Anticipated Physical Education and Health Teacher

Anticipated Physical Education and Health Teacher

Turning Point Academy
- Educational Services for the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center Turning Point Academy 99 Apple Orchard Lane North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Position:
Anticipated Physical Education and Health Teacher

Ten (10) Mth Position

School/Program:
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey:
Turning Point Academy

Start Date:

August 31, 2026 - Pending Criminal History Clearance

Requirements: NJDOE
- Health & Physical Education Certified Bachelor's Degree Required

Qualifications:

New Jersey State Department of Education Certification Other qualifications the Board may find appropriate

Responsible To:
Program Administrator designated by the Board or Superintendent

Scope:
The instructional staff members will demonstrate the personal qualities, perform all duties and fulfill all the responsibilities necessary to create a sound and meaningful educational climate within the assigned instructional location(s) or school. Using available data, appropriate instructional materials and equipment, instructional members will plan and execute learning activities based on developed student IEP/ISIP designed to facilitate each student's progress;

in compensatory education, supplemental instruction, corrective speech or language instruction and or English as a Second Language or special education classes. The teacher will establish efficient, clear management and techniques necessary to ensure effective operations of assigned instructional responsibilities and health and safety for students.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Instructional services to assigned students including analysis and assessment of student needs, scheduling of assigned students, developing and implementing individual student educational plans, preparing written student progress reports as required and provide parent/guardian conferences as needed
• Providing ongoing coordination and communication of student progress to the program administrators, nonpublic school administrators, teachers, parent and/or guardian and to the sending resident district and staff
• Demonstrating a variety of teaching strategies in relationship to student learning styles
• Establishing and maintaining positive rapport and management in the classroom to enhance student behavior according to district policy and existing laws
• Maintain professional competence, confidentiality and demonstrate a willingness to improve performance
• Participate in curricula program to enhance student learning

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and preparation
• Performance and student management
• Student progress and evaluation
• Professional qualities and practices
• Perform other duties, commitment with district goals as required

Benefits:
Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Salary:
Following the established MCESA Salary Guide ranging from Step # 1 BA $60,553 to Step # 20 MA+30 $ 87,653

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab nj.us and click the employment opportunities link. ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer