Job Description:
Position Summary: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate elementary physical education instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This vacancy seeks a candidate with experience or expertise in the delivery of elementary physical education curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a diverse population of students in an urban setting
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules, expectations and procedures
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies 
• Establish and communicate learning targets for all learning activities
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments

Ability to: 

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students in diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
• Commitment to the success of all children
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails
• Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed ability classroom and facilitating performance based learning
• Participate in professional development 
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut Physical Education certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to deliver elementary art content.
• Ability to relate successfully with staff, families and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated instruction and build upon the strengths and challenges of a multi-cultural and multi-racial classroom/district.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us.