Physical Education Teacher

Innovation Charter High School • New York, NY

5d

About The Position

The Physical Education Teaching Specialist examines the PE Department’s curriculum and practices, as well as its interactions with the Academic Departments, School Culture Team, Discipline Team, and administrative team. The role promotes best practices and addresses culture and discipline issues. The teacher reviews and revises the PE curriculum and departmental approaches to discipline and social-emotional learning, working with relevant school teams and specialists. The position also presents a report to the Principal outlining the PE curriculum, existing departmental issues, and recommendations for implementing new practices. Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal or designee.

Teacher performance is formally appraised at least twice during the school year. Appraisals are transparent, collaborative, intended to promote professional growth, and based on the stated goals and responsibilities.

This is a full-time position. Innovation teachers certified in New York State receive the amount on the UFT-DOE salary schedule plus 3%. Uncertified teachers receive competitive compensation and a substantial increase upon certification. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain New York State Permanent, Professional, or Initial Teaching Certification in Physical Education for grades 7–12, 5–9, or K–12.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise the existing PE curriculum.
• Review and revise disciplinary practices in the PE department in collaboration with the Discipline department.
• Review and revise social-emotional learning practices in the PE department in collaboration with the social-emotional learning specialist.
• Meet with leaders from school teams, including discipline, counseling, and school culture, to address issues related to the PE curriculum, discipline, student support, and social-emotional learning.
• Present a report to the Principal on the PE curriculum, existing issues in the PE department, and recommendations for implementing new practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution up to 5%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed