<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Position Available: SY 26-27</p> <p>Position: Physical Education/Health Teacher (1.0 FTE)</p> <p>Reports to: Building Principal</p> <p>Primary Function: The successful candidate will implement the physical education curriculum, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong wellness among students. The teacher will create a positive and inclusive environment that supports students' physical, social and emotional growth while aligning instruction with the district and state standards.</p> <p>Qualifications: Current and Valid CT Teaching Certification (044/043 Endorsements)</p> <p>Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Design, plan, and implement physical education lessons based on state standards </li><li>Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students </li><li>Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness and individual, dual and team sports </li><li>Guide students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior </li><li>Maintain records of individual student achievement and evaluating students on a continuous basis </li><li>Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times </li><li>Prepare for classes and maintain written evidence of preparation </li><li>Uphold and enforce school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations </li><li>Work with other members of the physical education/health staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods </li><li>Supports and promotes the District's Core Ethical Values with students, colleagues and families </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure: Interested applicants must complete an online application by going to our District website (www.rsd13ct.org). Go to Employment, Click on Application Procedure for Certified Positions and then click on Online Application.</p> <p>The Human Resources Department is committed to supporting the Regional School District 13 mission by recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators who possess the ability to inspire and prepare all students, through engagement in authentic learning, to thrive and contribute as global citizens. To accomplish this</p> <p>mission, Regional School District 13 welcomes candidates from racially, culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply for available positions in the district. This mission compels us to provide leadership and expertise in the development of sound human resource policies, systems, and programs that support the achievement of each student.</p> <p>Regional School District 13 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, or ancestry with respect to employment practices or in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding these non-discrimination policies and practices: Jennifer Keane, Director of Student Services & Special Education, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422. Phone: 860-349-7208.</p>