Health and Physical Education Teacher

Health and Physical Education Teacher Qualifications Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Health and Physical Education Endorsement or eligibility Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods Ability to maintain a positive learning environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status Job Goal To promote pupils' safety, wellness, health maintenance and physical fitness; provide pupils with an understanding of the relationship of a healthy body to healthy behaviors; and to cultivate knowledge and skills that are conductive to good physical and mental health. Performance Responsibilities Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of education. Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health program. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. Instruction and pupil contact Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education instruction as assigned. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environment. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility proper use and storage of physical education equipment. Evaluates each pupil's growth in health/physical education related knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems. Contact with parents and community Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy. Professional contacts and activities Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned. Benefits Health, Prescription and Dental, Pension, etc. Salary: $62,751 (Step 1) #J-18808-Ljbffr Barrington Board of Education