LMS Physical Education Teacher .2 FTE

Nine Mile Falls School District • Nine Mile Falls, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Middle school students are learning what their bodies can do, how to work with others, and whether physical activity feels like a place where they belong. A strong Health and Physical Education classroom gives students a safe place to move, take appropriate risks, build skills, and experience progress without needing to be the fastest or most athletic student in the room. At Lakeside Middle School, this .2 FTE assignment supports students through purposeful instruction in movement, fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and lifelong wellness. The district is seeking an educator who can create an active, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students are known, encouraged, and held to clear expectations. This internal opportunity is well suited for a certificated educator who values collaboration and can integrate this assignment with an existing district role or schedule. The teacher will work alongside LMS staff to provide consistent instruction, monitor student growth, and help students build confidence and healthy habits that extend beyond the gym.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a Health/Fitness endorsement, or another endorsement and assignment authorization permitted under Washington law and district requirements.
• Current district employee eligible for the internal assignment.
• Successful completion of required Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI background clearance.
• Ability to plan and deliver safe, standards-aligned instruction for middle school students.
• Ability to support a respectful, inclusive, and productive learning environment during active instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, consistent presence at the assigned work site, and assigned work hours.
• Ability to comply with district policies, procedures, applicable state and federal requirements, and the Washington State Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching Health and Physical Education at the middle school level.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate physical education, fitness, wellness, and student safety practices.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with varying physical, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish clear routines and maintain positive classroom and activity-management.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it if required for the assignment.
• Experience collaborating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) or other team-based instructional settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships and encourage participation, confidence, teamwork, and responsible decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective Health and Physical Education instruction for middle school students.
• Develop lessons, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with Washington State Learning Standards, district curriculum, and identified learning targets.
• Teach movement skills, physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, safety, and healthy decision-making appropriate to the assigned course.
• Create an active, structured, respectful, and inclusive learning environment that supports participation by students with varied abilities, backgrounds, and needs.
• Differentiate and adapt instruction, activities, equipment, and assessment methods as appropriate to support student access and progress.
• Establish and consistently reinforce safe routines for student movement, equipment use, transitions, locker-room or changing procedures when assigned, and emergency response.
• Inspect, organize, and properly use instructional equipment and promptly communicate safety or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor student learning and participation; maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records; and communicate progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues, special programs, support staff, families, and administration to meet student needs.
• Participate in required meetings, professional development, school improvement efforts, and district initiatives applicable to the assignment.
• Supervise students appropriately in instructional spaces and other assigned supervisory settings.
• Follow district policies, procedures, safety requirements, and the Washington State Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the teaching assignment and supervision of students as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Benefits

• Sick leave (12 days per year, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE)
• Annual leave (3 days per year, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services (for positions working 70+ hours/month for at least 5 months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level