Teacher - Physical Education/Health (2026-2027 SY)

Teacher – Physical Education/Health (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10328 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher - Physical Education Date Posted: 6/24/2026 Location: Fox Run Elementary School Date Available: July/2026 2026 – 2027 SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH FOX RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Position Summary Instruct students in their specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and support their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. This position requires teaching both Health and PE. The teacher should have knowledge of and/or an interest in sports and health in other countries, and be interested in helping us create a unique PE/Health program. Must be open to collaborating with teachers from other disciplines. Must be willing to support students and help build an exciting program in a small school environment. Responsibilities Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom Demonstrate strong content knowledge Maintains accurate and complete records as required Conducts parent/teacher conferences Assesses student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices Designs clear and specific learning assessments Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior Maintains ongoing communication with parents Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials Establishes and maintains professional relationships Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement Knowledge of teaching methods, materials, and educational practices for school teaching Knowledge/Skills Experience working with elementary school students Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem-solving skills Preferred experience with project-based learning. Qualifications Active CDE Certification in Physical Education PK-12 (044) and Health (043) required Fluency in Spanish is an asset Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate Days: Monday – Friday Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract Apply at Click \"Employment\" Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and physical mental disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norwalk Public Schools