Job Description
Teacher: Physical Education and Health (Dual Certified)
Location: HFM BOCES PTECH Student Population: Grades 9–12 Appointment: Full-Time, 10-Month
Make an Impact Where it Matters
Are you passionate about student wellness, physical activity, and helping young people develop lifelong healthy habits? HFM BOCES is seeking a dual-certified Physical Education and Health teacher to support students enrolled in our PTECH Program.
This position plays a vital role in supporting student success across programs by promoting physical wellness, health literacy, and social-emotional well-being—foundations that directly support students’ ability to thrive in both academic and career-focused environments.
PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a 6-year program that incorporates project-based learning and professional skills training as students work toward their 2-year degree from SUNY Fulton-Montgomery or SUNY Cobleskill (depending on the degree pathway) at no cost to their families.
In PTECH’s “innovation spaces,” students focus on group collaboration and hands-on learning. Here, individuals take the lead role in their learning, choosing pathways to their careers as scholarship students.
What You’ll Teach and Do
• Deliver NYS-aligned Physical Education and Health instruction to students
• Design engaging, inclusive instruction that supports physical fitness, mental health, and positive lifestyle choices
• Promote teamwork, communication, goal-setting, and respectful behavior through physical activity
• Support the unique scheduling and instructional needs of students enrolled in PTECH programs
• Collaborate with PTECH staff, administrators, and support services to ensure a cohesive student experience
Why Join HFM BOCES?
• Work in a collaborative, student-centered environment
• Support student success through the innovative PTECH Program
• Competitive salary and benefits per HFM BOCES Teacher Association contract
• Supportive professional culture with opportunities for growth and collaboration
*Salary commensurate with experience.
Job Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
• NYS Certification in Physical Education and Health (Dual Certified)
• Experience working with secondary-level students preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a teaching team
• Commitment to equity, student engagement, wellness, and positive school culture
TEACH Clearance
Per the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on the ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: https://www.nysed.gov/educator-integrity/fingerprinting
Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination
HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak (abochniak@hfmboces.org), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, (518) 736-4305, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. (Revised 9/2020)
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:12/31/2026
Job Number: PTECH PE 26/27