Physical Education Teacher Long Term Substitute
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Job Location:
Westford, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Physical Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute 6-8 Duration: January 5 2026 to April 7 2026 Overview:Physical Education Teachers are responsible for fostering a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes students health and physical literacy. These educators support students in developing the knowledge confidence and skills necessary for lifelong wellness in alignment with SHAPE Americas definitions:Outdoor: 1 multi-purpose natural grass field 2 enclosed multi-purpose outdoor courts Job Requirements:
- Health Literacy: The ability to access information resources and services to maintain and promote health.
- Physical Literacy: The confidence competence and motivation to be physically active for life.
- Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of Health and Physical Education content by planning and executing lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Frameworks and National Health and Physical Education Standards.
- Implement and incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to support diverse learners and foster an inclusive student-centered environment.
- Utilize authentic assessments to measure student growth and based on this effectively guide the student learning process towards district curriculum goals.
- Collaborate with departmental school and district staff to enhance inclusive and equitable health and physical education experiences for all students.
- Effectively communicate student progress with staff students and families.
- Utilize technology and multimedia tools that are best suited for both physical education instruction.
- Support students social-emotional wellness by incorporating strategies that promote resilience self-regulation and a growth mindset.
- Foster an environment that aligns with the districts SPIRIT Core Values: Safety Perseverance Inclusion Respect Integrity and Teamwork.
- Indoor:
- 1 gymnasium (mounted and protected flat-screen TV)
- 2 multi-purpose fitness spaces (mounted flat-screen TVs)
- MA licensure preferred in Physical Education (PreK-8 or 5-12)
- Degree preferred in Physical Education or a related concentration
- Citizenship residency or work visa required
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
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