Department Chairperson Health and Physical Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

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Newark, DE - USA

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Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Instructional - Administration/D/C Health/Physical Education

  • Date Posted:
    11/25/2025

  • Location:
    Various Newark Board of Education Locations

  • NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
    HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
    765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
    ROGER LEÓN DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
    Department Chairperson Physical Education and Health
    (Pending availability of funds and Board of Educations approval)

    The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position ofDepartment Chairperson Physical Education and Health.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
    1. An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate as deemed necessary by
    2. Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
    3. Three (3) to five (5) years of successful experience in teaching Physical Education and Health.
    4. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
    5. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
    6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    7. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. *As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9 Instructional certificates

    BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. Management and Coaching of Instructional Staff

    1. Observes coaches and evaluates assigned faculty and staff and provides ongoing professional development for targeted improvement in identified growth areas.
    2. Completes all activities in accordance with state and district standards and according to the districts timelines.
    3. Assumes the orientation and mentor responsibilities of all teachers.

    II. Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
    1. Serves as leader and expert in the area of Physical Education and Health.
    2. Ensures assigned faculty is properly equipped with district approved curriculum resources.
    3. Reviews and approves lesson plans assessments and grades and certifies alignment to the States Standards with articulation integration and implementation of district approved curriculum through and across grade levels and content areas.
    4. Conducts model lessons that demonstrate best practices and differentiated techniques for exemplary implementation of various learning objectives.
    5. Collaborates with Teaching and Learning in the research and implementation of best practices in curriculum instruction and student assessments.
    6. Prepares analyzes and communicates quarterly student achievement data reports and makes program recommendations according to student needs.
    7. Collaborates with the Principal and Vice Principal(s) in adhering to the secondary course sequence and scheduling guidelines for college and career readiness.
    8. Assumes teaching responsibilities in areas identified by the Principal when necessary.

    III. Student Life and Family Support
    1. Promotes and leads a positive school-wide climate and culture for students and staff that results in school and class pride as well as student academic achievement.
    2. Engages families and community stakeholders around the vision and mission of the school and district.
    3. Advances gifted and at-promise students with supports to their academic and social and emotional needs by facilitating access to interventions and student activities that result in academic achievement and student leadership.
    4. Monitors implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Prevention/ Early Intervention (I&RS) action steps to ensure full compliance with State and Federal regulations.
    5. Recommends and monitors the implementation of positive behavior supports to ensure a positive school-wide climate and scholarly culture that result in school-wide academic achievement.

    III. Organizational Leadership
    1. Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor student faculty school and district goals.
    2. Develops and monitors strategies for high level collaboration among faculty and staff.
    3. Communicates effectively and maintains a positive disposition in all circumstances to ensure an outcome that promotes student academic achievement faculty and staff professional development and school-wide success.
    4. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or district-wide Director of Health Physical Education and Athletics.


    REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE

    SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
    1. Salary Range: $92000- $128000 (Pending salary negotiations)
    2. Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months
    3. Union Affiliation: CASA

    How to Apply
    Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

    THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER




Position Type:Instructional - Administration/D/C Health/Physical EducationDate Posted:11/25/2025Location:Various Newark Board of Education LocationsNEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEÓN DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Department Chairperson P...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Sports Coaching
  • Physical Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Special Education
  • Special Needs
  • Teaching
  • Cordova

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