SY Physical Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Physical Education/Health/Physical Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/29/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 08/15/2026

HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAMDEN, CT 06517

Classroom Teacher - Physical Education

Certification as determined by state certification authorities and other qualifications as determined by the Hamden Board of Education.
CT Certification: 044 Physical Education Pk-12

Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator

To guide students through the learning process by the effective application of instructional skills and knowledge of appropriate subject matter.

• Follows the curriculum as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Plans for classroom instruction with realistic goals that meet the individual student's needs as well as the group's needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of short- and long-term planning.

• Establishes rapport with all students by demonstrating patience, acceptance, empathy, and interest in students through positive exchanges.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for content and for learning.
• Maintains a positive social and emotional atmosphere in the learning environment.
• Creates a climate that encourages all students to achieve.
• Monitors the physical environment to maintain a safe, conducive learning setting.
• Communicates and reinforces appropriate standards of behavior for all students.
• Engages a majority of the students in lesson activities and attempts to re‑engage any student persistently off tasks.
• Makes resources and materials readily available.

• Aligns the content with the lesson objectives.
• Chooses lesson content at an appropriate level of difficulty.
• Creates a structure for learning including initiation and closure at appropriate points.
• Develops the lesson to promote achievement of the lesson objectives.
• Uses instructional arrangements of support lesson development.
• Uses appropriate questioning techniques.
• Communicates clearly.
• Monitors student understanding and adjusts instruction as necessary.

• Encourages learning through meaningful feedback to fellow staff, students, and parents.
• Promotes positive self‑image and development of self‑discipline.
• Encourages and promotes consideration, tolerance, and respect for others.
• Collaborates and cooperates with professional staff.

• Assists administration in implementing district policies.
• Fulfills non‑teaching assignments as required.
• Maintains the ethics of the profession.
• Participates in curriculum development appropriate to assignment.
• Shares teaching strategies, materials, and ideas with colleagues.
• Attends workshops to keep abreast of current trends in education and their impact on instruction.
• Meets state requirements for continuing education units (CEU's).

Exposure to student illnesses, regular intermittent exposure to the computer screen, moderate to loud noise level, and continuous demands from students, staff, and the public.

Per negotiated agreement

Performance will be evaluated annually per the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.

Postings current as of 7/2/2026 8:47:09 AM CST.