Physical Education Teacher (2024-2024 SY)

Responsibilities:

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines.
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences.
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences.
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Preferred experience with project-based learning.