JobID: 1100

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
11/15/2019

Location:
Greenwich High School

Date Available:
12/19/19

Closing Date:
until filled

   Summar y
The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops skills in Physical Education. Physical Education skills will be taught through the following areas, as identified by the Greenwich Public Schools Physical Education curriculum; Fitness, Team Sports, Cooperative Learning, Movement Exploration and Movement Concepts.

Responsibilities

• Delivers content, concepts, skills and assessments, as designated within the Greenwich Public Schools Physical Education curriculum
• Adapts Physical Education content, materials, and methods to develop relevant, sequential lesson plans that inform, guide and challenge students
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary learning activities compatible with the departments philosophy and aligned to unit standards;
• Provides individualized, small group and large group instruction in order to meet the needs of each student
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, inventory checklists and other record keeping activities as necessary
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas
• Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the class/unit standards for Physical Education
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an effective and productive classroom environment
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Participates in faculty obligations and the sponsorship of student activities

Work Year and Compensation
As determined by teacher leave dates and the office of Human Resources

Qualifications

• Graduated from accredited university
• Connecticut certification (044 - Physical Education; 043 Health Education)

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)