Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Position Type: Physical Education / Health / Physical Education Date Posted: 6/18/2026 Location: Sweeney Elementary School (High-Needs School) Position Description Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations, and eager to collaborate with colleagues. Essential Functions Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility Ensure safety of students Implement the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom Maintain accurate and complete records as required Attend parent/teacher conferences Assess student learning continually and identify areas of intervention if needed Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education Maintain respect for confidential information Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed Design clear and specific learning assessments Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior Maintain ongoing communication with parents Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent Other Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials Establish and maintain professional relationships Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement Qualifications / Certificates CT Certification (044) Physical Education, PK-12 Experience working with a diverse student demographic Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem solving skills Excellent public relations skills Days: Monday – Friday Salary: In accordance with the WFT contract Click to Apply at Windham Public Schools Equal Opportunity Employer WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr