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Director of Physical Education, Health, and Family Consumer Science (2025-2026)

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Shrewsbury, NJ - USA

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Posted: May 6 2025 Closed: May 21 2025Employment Opportunity: DistrictPOSITION: Director of K12 Physical Education Health and Family Consumer ScienceSchool YearShrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the Director of Physical Education Health and Family Consumer Science beginning with the school Description:The K12 Physical Education Health and Family Consumer Science Department Director is responsible for the instructional program in their subject areas for the school district grades K12. The focus of the position is curriculum development and implementation professional development and program assessment. In addition the teacher for the Little Colonials preschool program at Shrewsbury High School reports to this are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement equity and access of all learners in and beyond the with diverse racial ethnic cultural religious class and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to Education Program:Physical education is an integral part of the total education of the student contributing to the physical development of the individual through promotion and appreciation of physical fitness and activity. It is a planned sequence of learning experiences designed to fulfill the growth development and behavior needs of each student. We recognize the unique opportunity physical education has to contribute to social and emotional development opportunities for positive peer group interaction good sportsmanship and proper selfdiscipline and Program:The purpose of comprehensive school health is to provide each student with ongoing learning opportunities designed to maximize the prospect that each student will make positive decisions throughout life. The course of study will enable students to examine the options available to todays youth and identify components that are high risk and to be avoided. Our focus is clearly on prevention and promotion of wellness not merely to prevent disease and education provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate healthrelated knowledge attitudes and practices. It integrates the physical mental emotional and social dimensions of health. This instruction is part of a sequential program designed to reinforce knowledge and positive attitudes to contribute to optimum health and and Consumer Science Program (including the Little Colonials preschool program):The Family and Consumer Science Program strives to encourage the development of each individual student to his/her fullest potential. There is no greater way to improve society than to improve each familys home life. This is especially pertinent as the basis of our curriculum reflects the core of daily living. By offering courses in child growth and development (including handson experience in our Little Colonials preschool program) consumer education food and nutrition and personal growth we attempt to give each student selfesteem confidence and awareness of others in order to become a responsible contributor to and Consumer Sciences is one of three disciplines within the Health Frameworks. Each of the Comprehensive Health content areas clearly relates to the discipline of Family and Consumer Sciences. Resource Management expands personal advocacy beyond consumer health. It includes managing home consumer workplace and environmental resources which is the consumer education connection with topics such as child development food science nutrition and sports K12 Department Director position functions in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the Shrewsbury School Committee and the Shrewsbury Education Physical Education Health and Family Consumer Science Department Director K12 reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Community Partnerships and Wellbeing for the coordination of curriculum annual budget development ordering supplies and curriculum materials and providing professional development for faculty. As a Primary Evaluator the Physical Education Health and Family Consumer Science Director will observe classrooms provide feedback and write formative and summative evaluations. The Director will work closely with High School administration on the scheduling of students at the high school level and with all other principals on scheduling at their Responsibilities: Position supervises PE Health and Family Consumer Science (including the Little Colonials preschool program) educators Works collaboratively with school principals to build districtwide class schedules Plans develops and integrates curriculum at all grade levels Facilitates department meetings Develops instructional strategies and teaches model lessons for teachers Teaches classes as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent (position includes direct teaching) Supports and promotes the annual goals of the district Participates as an active member in district leadership meetings Maintains connections to professional organizations Collaborates with school principals on curriculum integration supervision and evaluation and budget management Leads search and recommendation process for superintendent appointment of new teachers to departmentPreferred Qualifications: A minimum of Professional licensure in either Physical Education or Health/Family and Consumer Science. Applicants with licensure in both areas will be strongly considered Certification as a director Demonstrated knowledge of various areas of a physical education and health department and consistent demonstration of the values of Shrewsbury Public SchoolsWork Year/Compensation:The Physical Education Health and Family Consumer Science Director work year is based on the school year calendar (typically 184 days) plus ten days. Salary will be based on the step system commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a director the successful candidate will receive a stipend based on years of Process:Individuals applying for this position need to submit the following: letter of application; current resume; three current letters of reference transcripts copy of license or licensure #Please apply via The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age color disability national origin religion race sex or sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status pregnancy or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

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