Overview
Position : Teacher - PE
Location : Montclair High School, Montclair, New Jersey
Date Posted : 5 / 15 / 2025
Date Available : 2025-2026 School Year
Closing Date : Until Filled
Qualifications
- Must hold acceptable NJ Certification for the assignment
- Knowledge of assigned area content and content-related pedagogy
- The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students
- Must possess strong communication, managerial and leadership skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective principles of teaching and learning
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a diverse school community
- Ability to effectively motivate and assess students academically and socially
- Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team
- Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status
- Ability to work on site during the hours required
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Primary Function
The teacher is responsible for the content instruction, supervision and evaluation of all students within his / her teaching assignment and will work within board policies and state laws to develop each child to his / her fullest potential so that he / she will be an informed, competent and responsible citizen capable of assuming a productive place in society.
Major Responsibilities
To develop and implement an instructional program within his / her classroom in a manner consistent with policies approved by the Montclair Board of Education and aligned to State mandatesHigh degree of knowledge of content-related pedagogy relating to the assignmentPlan and carry out classroom activities focusing attention on basic skills, key concepts and desirable attitudes and values which help the student develop important skills, increase personal competence and will stimulate him / her to be an ethical and sensitive human beingOrganize and maintain a pleasant and stimulating classroom environment for learning which provides for individual differencesThe ability to implement instruction and maintain an environment that recognizes and values diverse populationsThe ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needsThe ability to adapt curriculum to meet the varying rates, patterns and needs of all students, including students who extend learning beyond designated outcomesThe ability to effectively utilize available technologiesConfer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage his / her progressTake adequate measures to insure the health, safety and welfare of studentsContinually appraise student progress using subjective and objective criteria for evaluationTake part in curriculum planning to improve the educational program of the school and school system, devoting particular attention to the improvement of learning opportunities in his / her assignmentDevelop a working relationship with all members of the faculty and other personnel assigned to the schoolBe willing to participate in activities that increase one\'s professional competenceBecome acquainted with the resources of the community, keep informed of significant community affairs and maintain an awareness of the social, economic and cultural aspects of the communityKeep informed about school policies and procedures and assist in their development or revision when the need arisesKeep prescribed records for such things as student attendance, evaluations, report cards, discipline records, and documents required by the School Board or Department of Education up to date, legible and accurate and make wise and discriminate use of such recordsBe punctual and maintain regular in attendance at school and at prescribed school meetingsJoin and support professional organizations to further their own development and that of the professionReport and interpret to the student and his / her parents on a regular basis the student\'s academic progress and achievementParticipate in decision making and sharing leadership functions within the framework of this job descriptionAssume other related responsibilities and duties within the context of the above major responsibilities and / or illustrations of key dutiesTerms
10 month, salary and benefits as per the MEA agreement.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board\'s policy on evaluation of certified staff.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Montclair Public School District is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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