Norwalk Public Schools is Hiring a Teacher - Physical Education/Health (Future Ready Programs - 9-12) (2022-2023 SY) Near Norwalk, CT
JobID: 7591
Position Type: High School Teaching/Physical Education/Health Education
Date Posted: 8/2/2022
Location: Literacy Center
Date Available: August/2022
2022 – 2023 SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (FUTURE READY PROGRAM) LITERACY CENTER
Position Summary Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. This position requires teaching both Health and PE. Teacher should have knowledge of and/or interest in learning about 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
Set and reinforce 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
Demonstrate strong content knowledge
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through 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
Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
Designs clear and specific learning assessments
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 education 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 of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for school teaching
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)
Fluency in Spanish is an asset
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate Days: Monday – Friday Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract
Apply at www.norwalkpublicschools.org Click “Employment” NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.