ETS, Physical Education Teacher, G&P
About The Position
Graham & Parks School is seeking an Extended Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher for the Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department. This position is available from October 2026 through January 2027. Graham & Parks School is a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual learning community committed to a child-centered, interdisciplinary approach. The Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department aims to create supportive learning spaces where all students are celebrated and empowered to live healthy, physically active lives. The department is dedicated to anti-racism, social justice, and racial equity, promoting inclusiveness and a culturally responsive curriculum. Upon completion of the program, students will develop competence in motor skill development, self-efficacy, advocacy, and empowerment for lifelong health and wellness.
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/ special education services to students with disabilities.
- Strong ability to provide explicit instruction and/or support in motor skill development and social-emotional behavior.
- Ability to develop specialized equipment, goals, and objectives for the purpose of improving students' motor skills.
- Ability to provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning.
- Ability to prepare, implement, and evaluate educational plans for each student based on individually assessed needs and in accordance with district/department procedures.
- Ability to collaborate with physical education, general education, special education, and related service teachers and staff.
- Ability to administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support.
- Ability to accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting.
- Ability to ensure implementation of the student’s Individualized Education Plan.
- Ability to assume responsibility for all reports, data collection, inventory, and purchasing, as well as other duties as may be designated by the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education.
- Ability to collaborate and provide guidance to instructional aides who are providing support for physical education students.
Nice To Haves
- Massachusetts Certification in PK-8 Physical Education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach Physical Education according to the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks.
- Utilize accepted H/PE department strategies for developing physical skills and abilities of students with all abilities.
- Work collaboratively with physical education, general education, special education, and related services staff to ensure positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Provide direct physical education/special education services to students with disabilities.
- Provide explicit instruction and/or support in motor skill development and social-emotional behavior.
- Develop specialized equipment, goals, and objectives for the purpose of improving students' motor skills.
- Provide instruction to students using systematic, structured, and multisensory approaches to learning.
- Prepare, implement, and evaluate educational plans for each student based on individually assessed needs and in accordance with district/department procedures.
- Collaborate with physical education, general education, special education, and related service teachers and staff.
- Administer formal and informal assessments and analyze data to inform decisions regarding IEP goals/objectives, learning approaches/content, and support.
- Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting.
- Ensure implementation of the student’s Individualized Education Plan.
- Assume responsibility for all reports, data collection, inventory, and purchasing, as well as other duties as may be designated by the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education.
- Collaborate and provide guidance to instructional aides who are providing support for physical education students.
Benefits
- In accordance with Cambridge Teacher’s Association Unit D Salary Schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
