Teacher - Physical Education (Kelly) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Public Schools seeks a Physical Education Teacher for Kelly Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year. Kelly’s Caminos Dual Program serves students in Grades 1–4 and supports bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic language acquisition in English and Spanish. The teacher plans and delivers effective instruction, assesses and documents student learning, supports students with disabilities and second-language learners, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, equitable learning environment. The position is subject to additional duties as determined by the Principal or designee. The school day is 6.5 hours, though it may be longer at schools with an extended day; the school year is 184 days. Salary information is available on the CPS website.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teacher licensure appropriate to the grade and subject assignment.
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention.
Bilingual Spanish.
Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Plan instruction that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Provide support to struggling students in classroom and pull-out settings, including daily focused, research-based interventions using approved materials.
Make learning goals clear and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
Use innovative approaches, instructional strategies, and technology to increase student learning and confidence.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Implement the district’s mission, educational philosophy, instructional standards, and objectives.
Regularly assess and document student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Document student learning problems and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Support administration in implementing student policies and rules; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Maintain and improve professional competence relevant to the assignment and students’ grade and subject area.
Attend required staff meetings and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
Maintain open communication with students, colleagues, and parents about students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including implementing strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second-language learners.
Foster a safe and welcoming learning environment and provide equal educational opportunity.
Support students with disabilities in general education settings and differentiate learning for second-language learners.
Perform additional duties as determined by the Principal or designee.