Physical Education and Health Teacher

Physical Education and Health Teacher  School Year)

A competent Physical Education and Health Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self‑concepts. The Physical Education and Health Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students.

The Physical Education and Health Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Physical Education and Health Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

• Health, PK–12 (043)
• Physical Education, PK–12 (044)

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.