Physical Education & Health Teacher

Job Title

A dual-certified teacher of both Physical Education and Health will provide instruction in both adaptive physical education and middle and high school health classes for students in BOCES Exceptional Learners programs. The teacher will be knowledgeable about modifying programs for students with disabilities in self-contained classrooms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a balanced physical education and health program based on approved curriculum and NYS Standards
• Incorporate adaptive equipment and differentiated instructional materials for individuals and small groups of students
• Create a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise
• Motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness and appropriate social and emotional adjustment
• Help students develop strength, skill, agility, and coordination in individual and team physical activities, in accordance with each student's ability
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior in accordance with approved classroom management procedures, and provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education area
• Evaluate and report academic growth of students at regular intervals, and record attendance and other required data
• Participate in the professional community by communicating regularly with administration and staff, assisting with problem-solving around student issues, and maintaining appropriate training and professional development

Salary: $50,678-$71,564, commensurate with experience relevant to the position

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00-2:45P

Location: Hudson Falls, NY, (on-site, no remote option)