Teacher - Physical Education​/Health; SY

School Year Teacher Physical Education/Health

Instruct students in their specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and support their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. This position requires teaching both Health and PE. The teacher should have knowledge of and/or an interest in sports and health in other countries, and be interested in helping us create a unique PE/Health program.

Must be open to collaborating with teachers from other disciplines. Must be willing to support students and help build an exciting program in a small school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Knowledge/

Skills:

• Experience working with elementary school students
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Preferred experience with project-based learning

Qualifications:

• Active CDE Certification in Physical Education PK-12 (044) and Health (043) required
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset

Days:
Monday Friday

Salary:
In accordance with the NFT contract