Long Term Replacement Health - Physical Education Teacher

Long-Term Replacement

Health and Physical Education Teacher

October 15, 2026 - May 21, 2027

The Secaucus Board of Education invites qualified and interested individuals to apply for the position of Long-Term Replacement Health and Physical Education Teacher.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Physical Education and Health Education.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for students during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and student staff members on the individual student's progress and development.
• Maintains basic attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.

• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

   

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Athletic Director

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range:            Current starting salary range $62,600 -$70,110 as per the 2023-2026 SEA Contract

              Employment Period:  2026 – 2027 School Year

The Secaucus Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Please apply online at www.sboe.org.

OPENING DATE:      September 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE:      September 16,2026

THE SECAUCUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Board approved