Physical Education Teacher

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to foster student wellness, health, and fitness. This role involves creating a positive learning environment, implementing effective teaching methods, and collaborating with colleagues to achieve educational goals. The ideal candidate will possess a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and is committed to student success. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Health and Physical Education Endorsement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and subject specialty.

Responsibilities

• Promote student safety, wellness, and health maintenance.
• Teach comprehensive health and physical education skills.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Health and Physical Education Endorsement

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Physical Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Long Branch High School
  
  

LBSEA 2023- 2026 Contract - Salary Guide pg. 72

TEACHER: 2025-2026

STEP BA BA+30 MA MA+30

1 $60,111 $63,111 $64,111 $65,611

2 $60,611 $63,611 $64,611 $66,111

3 $61,311 $64,311 $65,311 $66,811

4 $62,061 $65,061 $66,061 $67,561

5 $63,061 $66,061 $67,061 $68,561

6 $64,061 $67,061 $68,061 $69,561

7 $65,161 $68,161 $69,161 $70,661

8 $66,461 $69,461 $70,461 $71,961

9 $68,161 $71,161 $72,161 $73,661

10-11 $70,161 $73,161 $74,161 $75,661

11A $72,161 $75,161 $76,161 $77,661

12 $74,361 $77,361 $78,361 $79,861

12A $77,061 $80,061 $81,061 $82,561

13 $79,861 $82,861 $83,861 $85,361

14 $84,261 $87,261 $88,261 $89,761

15 $89,061 $92,061 $93,061 $94,561

16 $93,861 $96,861 $97,861 $99,361

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate Health and Physical Education Endorsement or eligibility.

Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:
Supervisor of Health and Physical Education, Building Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
To promote student’s safety, wellness, health maintenance and physical fitness, provide students with an understanding of the relationship of a healthy body to healthy behaviors, and to cultivate knowledge and skills that are conducive to good physical and mental health. The teacher must be able to move about the classroom, gymnasium or field while conducting daily lessons.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month position

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually in writing by the Supervisor of Health and Physical Education, Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the Board of Education.

Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health program.

Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education instruction as assigned.

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.

Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility for proper use and storage of physical education equipment.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environment.

Evaluates each student’s growth in health/physical education related knowledge and skills and maintains records students’ progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks.

Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.

Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, behavior and learning problems.

Participates in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school level planning.

Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

13. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 1:49:18 PM CST.

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