Health / Physical Education Teacher - Portland High

Position Type:
TEACHER-K-12/HEALTH

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
Portland High School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
06/19/2026
TITLE: Health / Physical Education Teacher - Portland High

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools seeks a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join a three-person department at Portland High School. We are looking for a student-centered instructor who will bring to our physical education department much energy and enthusiasm for working with teenagers in the areas of physical wellness, fitness, and health education.


Students must meet graduation standards in the following areas of Physical Education: movement/motor skills, physical fitness, personal and social skills.


Health content includes current social health issues, such as: mental health, healthy lifestyles, substance abuse, and proper nutrition, among other health-related topics.


The following standard areas are part of the health curriculum: Health Concepts, Health Information, Products, and Services, Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Influences on Health, Communication and Advocacy Skills, Decision-Making, and Goal-Setting Skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State Teacher Certification with one of the following endorsements:
  • 510 (Physical Education, PK-12)
  • 520 (Health, PK-12)
• Maine State CHRC authorization (more info) **
  • **if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

ABOUT PORTLAND HIGH:

Portland High School is one of three high schools in Portland, Maine. The school is a bustling, active and diverse community. We pride ourselves on the relationships developed with students. Situated in the heart of Portland we say, "the city is our campus". We are proud to offer a solid academic programming, with a number of AP offerings, a strong freshman teaming concept, many Extended Learning Opportunities for our students and a solid Mentoring Program. PHS has many co-curricular activities including music, art and theatre and is well represented in local and regional athletic playoffs.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.