Physical Education Teacher - Leave Replacement

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time off

Paid Personal & Sick Time off

Employee Wellness Programs and Incent

Professional Development

403 B Plans

Pension plan (after 12-months of serv

Job summary

Spectrum360, a New Jersey nonprofit serving children and adults with autism and related disabilities, is seeking a Physical Education & Health Teacher for a 12-week leave replacement at Academy360 in Livingston. Start December 1, 2026.

Competitive salary and full benefits from day one for a full-time role. Responsibilities include aligning curriculum to NJ standards, planning integrated lessons, teaching team sports, promoting healthy living, and tracking student progress in a collaborative

Qualifications

• New Jersey Certified Teacher of Health and Physical Education required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods in sports skills and appropriate developmental instructional and group management procedures.
• Strong team-building skills, and interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuously review and revise the curriculum to ensure alignment with the NJ Student Learning Standards, and addresses grade-level standards in physical fitness
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide individualized and group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational activities
• Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity
• Monitor and document student participation and progress

Skills

Team-building

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Sports instruction

Curriculum alignment

Job description

Physical Education Teacher - Leave Replacement

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp Livingston, New Jersey, United States

About this position

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH TEACHER

Full-time 12 Week LEAVE REPLACEMENT

STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2026

Are you looking to teach in a community that values diversity, communication, professional development, collaboration and innovation? Become a teacher at Academy360, a program of Spectrum360, and make a difference in a student’s life today.

WE PROVIDE

Competitive salary based upon your experience -Salary range $59,000 - $80,000

Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Vision and Dental that begin on Day One of your employment.

A focus on personal wellness and personal and family sick time, tuition reimbursement, career support, training and more!

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Spectrum360 is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens and adults with autism and related disabilities. With locations in Livingston, West Orange, Verona and Whippany, the organization operates two NJDOE-approved, award-winning academic programs, Academy360 Lower and Upper schools, serving children from ages 3-21; Independence360, an adult services program approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities and the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation which provides day habilitation and prevocational training for adults over age 21; and two enrichment programs in culinary and digital arts.

Our mission is to recognize and value our student and adult’s unique abilities, learning styles and differences by providing the highest quality educational and therapeutic programs. We help each person we serve to discover their unique talents, develop self-worth, and maximize opportunities for independence.

Academy360 Physical Education and Health Teachers:

Continuously review and revise the curriculum to ensure alignment with the NJ Student Learning Standards, and addresses grade-level standards in physical fitness

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide individualized and group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational activities

Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity

Monitor and document student participation and progress

Qualifications:

New Jersey Certified Teacher of Health and Physical Education required.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods in sports skills and appropriate developmental instructional and group management procedures.

Strong team-building skills, and interpersonal and communication skills.

BENEFITS

Full-time staff health benefits begin the first day

• Medical Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time off
• Paid Personal & Sick Time off
• Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Professional Development
• 403 B Plans
• Pension plan (after 12-months of service in good standing

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as needed and assigned by the supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of Spectrum360, and certain qualification requirements may be waived with the final approval of the Executive Director/CEO