Teacher- Physical Education​/Health

Job Opportunity At New London Public Schools

Join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to:

Principal Salary Range: $48,703- $100,722 per year Employment

Terms:

Full-Time, 10-Month (one year position) Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NLEA)

Provides instruction and is responsible for student learning in a particular time period in health and physical education

• Deliver engaging, standards-based health and physical education instruction that promotes lifelong wellness, physical fitness, healthy decision-making, and social-emotional well-being.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment where students develop motor skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and healthy habits.
• Assess student progress, use data to differentiate instruction, and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to support student growth.
• Collaborate with school staff to foster a positive school culture, implement district initiatives, and support the overall academic, physical, and social development of all students.

Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas:
Physical Education (044) or Health (043). Dual certification in both Health (043) and Physical Education (044) is strongly preferred.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Apply online through the Frontline Appli Track portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.