Physical Education Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
4/29/2026

Location:
Proctor Elementary School

Date Available:
08/31/2026
0.6 FTE

Job Description

Title: Physical Education Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Evaluated By: Principal

Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Education
Massachusetts Physical Education Certification with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Pedagogical knowledge and skills in physical education
Experience working with large groups of elementary aged children
Willingness to support the school's mission and vision
Ability to maintain student confidentiality
Essential Duties:
Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
Measure student progress to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards
Create appealing lessons that implement a variety of methodologies
Design, plan, and implement physical education lessons based on school district/state/national standards
Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students
Ensure that the physical education environment is clean, safe and constructive for all students
Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and dance, health education, and individual dual and team sports.
Demonstrate the use of proven, research-based strategies for effective classroom management, lesson planning, active student engagement, and instructional delivery
Support a school's shared vision and common goals regarding physical education, physical activity, and health and wellness
Maintain records of individual student achievement and evaluating students on a continuous basis
Prepare for classes and maintain written evidence of preparation.
Uphold and enforce school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations
Work with other members of the physical education staff to plan instructional goals, objectives and methods
Other duties as assigned by the Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements:
1. Mobility and Movement
Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to 6-8 hours per day) to instruct students, circulate the classroom, monitor hallways, and supervise recess/lunch.
Reaching and Lifting: Ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to access and arrange teaching materials, whiteboards, or bulletin boards.
Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., boxes of books, educational supplies, or technology equipment) on an occasional basis.
Bending and Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit on the floor frequently to interact with students at their level, assist with classroom activities, and manage behavior.
Repetitive Motion: Use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, grading, and manipulating materials.
2. Sensory Requirements
Visual Acuity: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (e.g., to read student work, observe students across a classroom, and monitor computer screens).
Hearing Acuity: Ability to hear and understand spoken directions at a conversational level, as well as the ability to distinguish and interpret sounds (e.g., a whisper, fire alarm, or distress calls from students) in a noisy environment.
Speaking/Verbal Communication: Ability to clearly articulate verbal information to students, parents, and colleagues, including the ability to project one's voice in a classroom or auditorium setting.
3. Stamina and Duration
Sustained Energy: Ability to maintain a high level of energy and mental alertness throughout the entire school day, managing the physical and mental demands of teaching.
Sitting: Ability to sit for moderate periods to complete administrative tasks, planning, grading, or conduct small group instruction.
4. Safety and Emergency Management
Quick Response: Ability to physically respond quickly to emergencies, safety concerns, or unexpected physical demands (e.g., intervening in a student dispute, assisting an injured student, or performing emergency evacuation procedures).
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to push or pull classroom furniture or equipment as needed.

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