Health and Physical Education Teacher

TeacherMust have Health/Physical Education CertificationPerth Amboy Board of Education is seeking a dedicated teacher. A teacher is responsible to the principal for the administration of the curriculum specified or approved by the state and by this board of education and for the education, safety, and welfare of his/her pupils.Duties and responsibilities include accepting full responsibility for the program, activities, and instruction of his/her classes or class while under direct supervision, subject to the approval of the principal; knowing and carrying out the policies, program, and curriculum of his/her school and school system as these may apply to his/her class(es); being alert at all times to recognize unusual conditions, either mental or physical, in the pupils under his/her immediate supervision; encouraging and promoting good attendance and punctuality; keeping an accurate record of each pupil's attendance and progress and making reports to the principal and to parents as determined by the superintendent; accounting for books and supplies issued to his/her classes or to pupils in his/her classroom and keeping such records as may be scheduled; remaining in school after official dismissal of the pupils to complete his/her school duties and to attend meetings as may be scheduled; keeping the principal fully advised as to the needs, conditions, and recommendations for his/her class or classes; conducting class daily and not absent himself/herself from class or school during the school day without the approval of the principal, except when the superintendent's office has been properly notified; reporting immediately any injury to himself/herself or his/her pupils incurred at any place or time under school jurisdiction; being responsible for such assignments within the scope of his/her responsibilities to his/her students and to the administration as are deemed necessary by the principal; serving on committees when necessary and holding offices within the educational realm of the school system for the betterment of the schools, its educational program, and for the improvement of public relations; concerning himself/herself with the welfare of the children, exercising supervision and control of pupils and maintaining high standards of behavior in the classroom, corridors, cafeteria, assembly, on school property, and on school-sponsored trips; devoting school hours to teaching and not being interrupted for parent interviews, except by appointment and approval of the principal; preparing in advance lesson plans in accordance with building regulations; having a daily responsibility for promoting safety and proper housekeeping procedures and practices at his/her assigned station or stations in accordance with building regulations; interpreting the school program to pupils and parents and furthering the public relations program of the school and the district; promoting or retaining pupils in accordance with the terms of board policy; performing such other duties as directed by the principal/superintendent; and being responsible for promoting parental involvement in the educational program.Qualifications include possession of recognized New Jersey State Certification in the area of assignment.Reference: 18A:11-1,26-2, NJAC 6:3.21, 6:11-5.1,5.2, 6:11-6.1 thru 63.Date adopted: 6/1/72Date revised: 6/28/79, 11/19/92