About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement.  Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

Physical Education Teacher Role

This position reports to Building Principal and Assistant Director of Athletics. The Physical Education Teacher will develop an exercise philosophy that strives to engage all students. This position requires a high degree of enthusiasm, adaptability, attention to diversity and health disparities.

Physical Education Teacher Expectations

• Help children develop physical abilities and healthy habits;
• Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity;
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their physical activity goals;
• Creates a positive learning;
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures;
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the health needs of students.

Physical Education Key Qualities

• Ability to get all students excited about exercising and eating healthy;
• Effective speaking and listing skills;
• Relishes on using multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with students;
• Great Attendance, work well with colleagues and a dedicated team player who is reliable;
• Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student physical growth;
• Builds positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues;
• Practices patience with all students, families and colleagues;
• Always seeking new ways to teach students healthy routines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors or Masters Degree. Current New York State teaching license in required content area.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.  This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.