Author: Jill Elliott

Employment Opportunity:
Full-Time Physical Education/Health Teacher
Anticipated Start Date: 2023—2024 School Year

E.O. Smith high school is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and creative individual who can contribute positively to our school’s environment.
This Department is comprised of 6 full-time members, including a department leader. Students are required to fulfill 2 wellness credits that include required classes in Health and Wellness, Health 9, PE 9 as well as our various selectives which offer classes such as Yoga, Self Defense, Team Sports, Sports Performance, Adventure PE , Outdoor Pursuits, Unified PE and more. The new department member will teach a combination of courses.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM GOALS

QUALIFICATIONS
Possess or be eligible for Connecticut certificate: Physical Education and Health (043, 044).
Possess qualities and characteristics necessary to work effectively with all stakeholders.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing inclusive, engaging, flexible instruction and assessments for all students based on local, state, and national standards.
To be collaborative and creative to fit our team environment
Demonstrate student management and communication skills
Utilize student data effectively to evaluate and adjust based on student needs
Effectively plan and conduct student-centered lessons
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

SALARY: In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Teachers’ Association. 2023-2024 salary range is $50,741—$99,965.
TO APPLY: Upload all required documents: cover letter, resume, CT Certification, College Transcripts, Three Letters of Reference, and an essay response to the following prompt: Your philosophy regarding equity and inclusion with specific examples of how that philosophy is demonstrated through your interactions with students and through your approach to daily instruction. HERE

E. O. Smith High School is committed to achieving and sustaining a diverse, equitable and just educational community. This includes our pledge to: i. embrace diversity in its broadest sense, by respecting diversity of viewpoints and experience, by expanding diversity in our teaching staff, and by providing a curriculum which includes the history, experience, accomplishments, and cultural richness of BIPOC individuals and communities in America; and ii. identify and pursue the work necessary to realize equity of access and opportunity for all our students; and iii. confront and dedicate ourselves to eradicating discrimination and intolerance directed against members of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, our students with disabilities, and any members of our community who are survivors of unjust and inequitable practices. Region 19 is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.