<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Highland Elementary School</p> <p>Cheshire Public Schools</p> <p>Elementary Physical Education Teacher (K-6)</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:</p> <p>Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physical Education teacher to join the Highland Elementary community. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction to K-6 students, fostering physical literacy, social-emotional growth, and healthy lifestyle habits. The ideal candidate will support Cheshire's district mission to "inspire lifelong learning and service to others" by creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction based on Connecticut and SHAPE America guidelines and the Cheshire Wellness scope and sequence. </li><li>Promote physical literacy, teamwork, personal responsibility, and lifelong wellness through meaningful activities. </li><li>Integrate complex thinking strategies such as problem-solving, decision-making, and self-assessment into daily instruction. </li><li>Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to build confidence, empathy, cooperation, and resilience. </li><li>Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities, while supporting high-quality instruction for every child. </li><li>Use formative and summative assessments to track student progress and communicate effectively with families. </li><li>Maintain accurate records in compliance with district policies; ensure a safe and well-maintained learning environment. </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to support interdisciplinary learning and wellness initiatives. </li><li>Participate in professional development and contribute to a positive school culture through events, committees, and community engagement. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Connecticut certification in 043 Health Education (PreK-12) and 044 Physical Education (PreK-12). </li><li>Experience with elementary-aged students and knowledge of best practices in K-6 physical education preferred. </li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to inclusive, respectful teaching practices. </li><li>Flexible team player dedicated to student-centered learning, complex thinking, and high-quality instruction. </li></ul> <p>Salary:</p> <p>In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire.</p> <p>Benefit:</p> <p>Children of a teacher who does not reside in Cheshire may attend the Cheshire Public Schools so long as the teacher continues to teach in Cheshire and pays 50% of the published regular education tuition cost, plus any additional costs incurred by the District regarding their child.</p> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp. Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification, transcripts and praxis scores) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed in the application.</p> <p>Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.</p>