Physical Education Teacher 26/27

Health And Physical Education TeacherWelcome to the Hoboken Public School District! Please find below an exciting opportunity for a prospective or current educator to join the Hoboken Public School District family! This opportunity would include the following requirements and qualifications:NJ Teaching Certificate for Health and Physical Education (Limited CE, CE, CEAS, Provisional or Standard)Previous teaching experience preferredAbility to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activitiesAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCriminal history background checkProof of US citizenship or legal resident alien statusResponsibilities:Promote students' safety, wellness, health maintenance and physical fitness; provide students with an understanding of the relationship of a healthy body to healthy behaviors; and cultivate knowledge and skills that are conducive to good physical and mental healthWork to achieve common core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by developing skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of educationWork cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health programProvide health, safety, family life education and/or physical education, as assignedSet specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans, and carry through presentation to effectively achieve these objectivesProvide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students; assume responsibility for proper use and storage of physical education equipmentEstablish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environmentEvaluate each student's growth in health/physical education related to knowledge and skills, maintain records of students' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms, and summarize these marks for reporting purposesMaintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activitiesCommunicate with parents/guardians through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progressIdentify student needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, behavior and learning problemsParticipate in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school level planningUphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and board policyPerform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may be assignedMandatory New Staff Orientation Last Week of AugustCompensation As Per Hoboken Education Association (HEA) Contract