Position Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Bound Brook High School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
TITLE: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER Leave Replacement
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and
Health and Physical Education Endorsement or
eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and
effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S.
citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO: Principal/Designated Administrator
SUPERVISES: Students as assigned
JOB GOAL: To promote pupils' safety, wellness, health maintenance
and physical fitness; provide pupils with an
understanding of the relationship of a healthy body to
healthy behaviors; and to cultivate knowledge and skills
that are conducive to good physical and mental health.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district
educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive
health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials
adopted by the board of education.
2. Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers
and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive
school health program.
3. Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education
instruction as assigned.
4. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and
weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively
achieve these objectives.
5. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on
equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes
responsibility proper use and storage of physical education equipment.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide
an orderly, productive learning environment.
7. Evaluates each pupil's growth in health/physical education related
knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class
record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks
for reporting purposes.
8. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement
through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to
inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff
members in helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems.
11. Participates in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and
school-level planning.
12. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board
policy.
13. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and
certification as may be assigned.
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TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with state law and provisions of the board's
policy on evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED BY: ___BOARD OF EDUCATION____ DATE: ____4/27/09_____
BBEA Teachers:
Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.
BBEA Leave Replacements:
Salary: D, BA Following the established BBEA Salary Guide $61,825.00. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time year leave replacements are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included.
FLSA Status: Exempt
