Physical Education and Health Teacher

Physical Education & Health Teacher Madawaska Elementary School

The Madawaska School Department serves students in grades PreK-12 in Madawaska, ME, the most Northeastern town in the United States, and one of the stops on the SCMA Four Corners Tour. The district has two (2) schools, the Madawaska Elementary School (PreK-6) a 2000-01 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, and Madawaska Middle/High School (7-12), the 16th Ranked High School in Maine, according to the US News and World Report.

Madawaska Elementary School is seeking a dynamic, certified Physical Education (PE) educator to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with a passion for promoting physical well-being, health education, and positive student development for our PK-grade 5 students.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a working knowledge of the Maine Learning Results Standards and their alignment with Valley Unified Performance Indicators for Physical Education.
• Demonstrate a commitment to proficiency-based education, including grading and assessment practices that support student growth.
• Integrate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into instruction and classroom management.
• Report on Habits of Work alongside academic progress to support whole-child development.
• Apply strong classroom management strategies while supporting individualized student success.
• Incorporate cultural and regional activities into the curriculum when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create cross-curricular learning experiences that enhance student engagement.
• Be willing to support extra-curricular opportunities, such as after-school athletic clubs and wellness activities.
• Build partnerships with community and external organizations to promote health and wellness.
• Be able to maintain and access materials and equipment.
• Ideally, hold certification in health Education in addition to Physical Education.

Qualifications Required:

• Maine Department of Education Certification 510-Physical Education (PreK-12)
• Maine CHRC (Criminal History Record Check)

Preferred:

• Maine Department of Education Certification 520 - Health (PreK-12)
• Maine Department of Education Certification 512 - Health and PE (PreK-12)
• Maine Department of Education Certification 515 - Adapted Physical Education (PreK-12)