Position Type:
Certified Teacher/Physical Education

Date Posted:
10/8/2019

Location:
John C. Daniels School (PreK - 8)


Position:
Health and Physical Education Teacher

Department:
Physical Education / Health / Athletics / Athletics Center

Reports to:
Supervisor of Physical Education

Job Goal:
To guide students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens.

Standard Qualifications for Position:
1. CT. teaching certification in Health Education (043) and Physical Education (44).
2. Bachelor's degree required in health/physical education
3. Outstanding personal/interpersonal communication skills
4. Experience with technology in facilitating instruction.
5. Excellent organizational and neatness skills; ability to keep concise records.
6. Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children.
7. Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Position:
1. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established District
curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for
all lessons, units, and projects.
3. Strives by instruction and action to employ the District's philosophy of education,
Instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations.
4. Maintains specialized equipment within the gymnasium.
5. Adheres to safety rules as they apply to physical activity with the program.
6. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress
reports as required, and communicates with parents as directed by the principal.
7. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the law, District
policy and administrative regulation.
8. Develops a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established
administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced
in a fair and just manner.
9. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different
aptitudes and interests of students, including current technology and whole group/
small-group learning.
10. Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisor.
11. Seeks the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress
arises.
12. Provides age-appropriate communication with students on instructional expectation
and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
13. Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
14. Ensures the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe
and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
15. Attends District meetings and serves on District committees as required.
16. Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as
required or assigned.
17. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies District
requirements but also satisfies personal expectation as a professional.
18. Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e, back-to school night,
open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or
faculty members.)
19. Participates in curriculum related and programmatic activities that are a part of the
regular District program.
20. Attends IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment
and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.

New Haven Public Schools Vision:
We believe that all kids can learn, achieve, and rise to a bright future. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding education that extends beyond graduation and prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers.

Engagement is the foundation of learning and growth, for students, adults, and the school district as a whole. We will be successful when all students actively engage in their own learning, when adults engage in their professional community, and when the school district is consistently learning and growing to respond to the needs of children and schools. We must all engage and take collective responsibility for ensuring student success and wellbeing so that every child has a chance to rise.

To create this engagement, our vision is to build a portfolio of great schools that empower students to achieve success in college, career and life through purposeful, supportive and meaningful learning experiences. In crafting those learning experiences, we must strive to engage the whole child – the academic learning, the social-emotional growth, and health that enable students and schools to rise.

As we work, we hold tight to the values of collaboration, growth and innovation, and equity.

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D