Physical Education Teacher

BOGOTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Bogota (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BOGOTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Bogota, NJ seeks a qualified educator to develop students' skills in Physical Education, Health and Drivers Education, under the supervision of the School Principal. The role emphasizes engaging lessons, assessment, and collaboration with staff and parents.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, safe classroom environment, record-keeping, and participation in committees. NJ State Certification preferred; Bachelor's in education required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• NJ State Certification preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Develops Physical Education curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe classroom supportive of individual and small group instruction.
• Creates lesson plans and learning experiences with time optimization.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction as needed for all learners.
• Pursues ongoing professional development through seminars or research.
• Maintains accurate records of grades, attendance, and activities as required by law.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates effectively with families.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school policies and learning environment goals.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials and maintains inventories.

Skills

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in Physical Education, Health and Drivers Education.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers Physical Education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License

• NJ State Certification

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment