HPE Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments

Njaseps; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's School for the Blind in Jersey City, NJ invites applications for a Health and Physical Education Teacher.

The role focuses on developing a comprehensive PE curriculum, inspiring students to participate in physical activities, and promoting healthy lifestyles while fostering teamwork and personal growth. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Health and Physical Education Certification, plus Standard Instructional Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• New Jersey Health and Physical Education Teaching Certification required.
• New Jersey Standard Instructional Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops, plans, and implements goals for each student.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a gym and classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the students.
• Participates in planning and implementing specific behavior interventions.
• Works with classroom teachers and related services in planning an effective physical education program.
• Assesses the learning, social, and emotional needs and styles of students.
• Evaluates pupils' growth in physical education-related knowledge and skills, maintains records, and summarizes these for IEPs.
• Provides safety instruction and checks equipment for safety.
• Assumes responsibility for proper use and storage of physical education equipment.
• Conduct health classes for all students.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

New Jersey Health and Physical Education Teaching Certification

New Jersey Standard Instructional Certification

Job description

St. Joseph's School for the Blind in Jersey City, NJ invites applications for a Health and Physical Education Teacher.

The role focuses on developing a comprehensive PE curriculum, inspiring students to participate in physical activities, and promoting healthy lifestyles while fostering teamwork and personal growth. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Health and Physical Education Certification, plus Standard Instructional Certification.