Physical Education Teacher

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Branch Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Education teacher to provide an approved program that meets NJCCCS and nurture student growth while maintaining strong relationships with parents and staff.

The candidate must move about the classroom during lessons, plan developmentally appropriate activities, assess progress, and collaborate with colleagues to support all learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid New Jersey instructional certificate for elementary education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable and appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Promote active learning using Board adopted curricula.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.
• Set specific objectives in lesson plans and ensure delivery.
• Assess student progress and understanding toward objectives.
• Maintain records of student progress and reporting forms.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and needs.
• Plan age-appropriate activities and adapt to student needs.
• Uphold school rules and participate in meetings and committees.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Positive classroom environment

Interpersonal communication

Background check & legal status

District expectations alignment

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate (Elementary Education)

Job description

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in Elementary Education/Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or Eligibility for Middle School or Specified Subject Area
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable and appropriate

Essential Function

To provide an approved educational program that meets the NJCCCS and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth, to help students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education, and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members. Teachers must be able to move about the classroom while delivering daily lessons.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in Elementary Education/Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or Eligibility for Middle School or Specified Subject Area
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable and appropriate

REPORTS TO

Principal / Academy Administrator

Essential Function

To provide an approved educational program that meets the NJCCCS and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth, to help students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education, and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members. Teachers must be able to move about the classroom while delivering daily lessons.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10-month contract

EVALUATION:

Annually by the Principal/Academy Administrator

Performance Responsibilities

• Works to achieve total alignment with the New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using Board adopted curricula and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Assesses student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Must be knowledgeable of concepts presented on standardized or criterion referenced assessments for their grade level.
• Maintains records of student's educational progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Contacts substitute caller to report absence - must state name, school assignment and reason for absence.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

LBSEA 2026-2029 Contract - SALARY GUIDES TEACHER, p. 71

TEACHER: 2026-2027

Step

BA

BA+30

MA

MA+30

1
62,201
65,201
66,201
67,701
2
62,701
65,701
66,701
68,201
3
63,401
66,401
67,401
68,901
4
64,151
67,151
68,151
69,651
5
65,151
68,151
69,151
70,651
6
66,151
69,151
70,151
71,651
7
67,276
70,276
71,276
72,776
8
68,576
71,576
72,576
74,076
9
70,276
73,276
74,276
75,776
10
72,276
75,276
76,276
77,776
11-11A
74,276
77,276
78,276
79,776
12
76,476
79,476
80,476
81,976
12A
79,176
82,176
83,176
84,676
13
81,976
84,976
85,976
87,476
14
86,376
89,376
90,376
91,876
15
90,961
93,961
94,961
96,461
16
95,661
98,661
99,661
101,161
OG
106,976

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