ETS, Physical Education Teacher, PAUS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Extended Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher for Putnam Avenue Upper School. The assignment is expected to run from November 2026 through December 2026, with the possibility of a further assignment from May 2027 through June 2027. The teacher will work in the Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department and will be responsible to the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education and the assigned school’s principal. The teacher will teach physical education in accordance with SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks, using department strategies to develop the physical skills and abilities of students with varied abilities. The role includes supporting students with disabilities and collaborating with physical education, general education, special education, and related-services staff to promote positive educational outcomes. Putnam Avenue Upper School is an innovative public middle school working toward becoming an antiracist school. Cambridge Public Schools’ Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department aims to create supportive, culturally responsive learning environments where students are known, celebrated, empowered, and supported in developing the skills and knowledge for healthy, physically active lives. The district welcomes applicants with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate coursework in Physical Education.
Successful teaching experience and/or education in elementary Physical Education.
Strong ability to provide direct physical education and special education services to students with disabilities.
Strong ability to provide explicit instruction or support in motor skill development and social-emotional behavior.
Ability to prepare, implement, and evaluate educational plans based on individual student needs.
Ability to collaborate with physical education, general education, special education, and related-services staff.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Certification in PK-8 Physical Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach physical education according to SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks.
Use accepted department strategies to develop physical skills and abilities for students with all abilities.
Provide direct physical education and special education services to students with disabilities.
Provide explicit instruction and support in motor skill development and social-emotional behavior.
Develop specialized equipment, goals, and objectives to improve students’ motor skills.
Use systematic, structured, and multisensory instructional approaches.
Prepare, implement, and evaluate educational plans based on individually assessed student needs and district and department procedures.
Collaborate with physical education, general education, special education, and related-services teachers and staff.
Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform IEP goals and objectives, learning approaches and content, and supports.
Accommodate and modify instruction for student learning, and support general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations.
Ensure implementation of students’ Individualized Education Plans.
Handle reports, data collection, inventory, purchasing, and other duties designated by the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to instructional aides supporting physical education students.