Physical Education/Health Teacher (Elementary)

Physical Education/Health Teacher (Elementary) JobID: 3277 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education/Health Date Posted: 6/24/2026 Location: Districtwide Date Available: TBD Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE Teacher-Physical Education/Health (Elementary) DEPARTMENT Teaching and Learning BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION Waterbury Teachers' Association CEA-NEA REPORTS TO: Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade FLSA DESIGNATION Exempt PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION This class is accountable for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students; providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE General Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Special Requirement: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment. B. CREDENTIALS: C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment: 043 Health PK�12, 044 Physical Education PK�12 Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license. D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification. E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing; Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies; Knowledge of child development; Knowledge of classroom management techniques; Knowledge of District curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Board of Education policies, and effective instructional practices; Knowledge of instructional technologies; Knowledge of learner outcomes; Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences; Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts; Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Knowledge of the teaching/learning process; Some knowledge of community resources; Excellent listening skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills Human relations skills. Skill in classroom management and organization; Skill in classroom presentation; Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions; Skill in maintaining and developing reports; Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds; Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations; Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI); Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement; Ability to infuse technology into curriculum; Ability to multi task and be flexible; Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students; Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; Ability to utilize computer and mult…