Teacher - Physical Education, Gr. K-6 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

17h

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional, highly qualified Physical Education Teacher for grades K–6. This is a long-term substitute assignment expected to run from October 9, 2026, through January 4, 2027. All substitutes are hired as per diem substitutes and begin at the per diem rate of pay, including those placed in long-term assignments. The teacher will teach physical education and support BPS's vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. BPS offers an environment that supports teacher creativity and innovation and respects teachers' skills and abilities. The position reports to the Principal/Head of School. Teachers are expected to set ambitious learning goals, regularly assess student understanding and adjust instruction, communicate subject matter effectively, and provide engaging, equitable instruction. They should create safe and productive learning environments, respect students' diverse identities and backgrounds, engage families in support of student learning, reflect on their practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Massachusetts Teaching License in Physical Education at the appropriate level.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Fluency in one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s), in addition to subject-area certification.

Responsibilities

Teach physical education to students in grades K–6.
Set ambitious learning goals, create challenging learning tasks, and maintain high expectations for all students.
Assess student understanding regularly and adjust instruction to help students meet learning goals.
Demonstrate subject matter knowledge and connect physical education to real-world settings, other content areas, and relevant standards.
Use creative, engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction to support diverse student needs and rigorous student work.
Promote student engagement, equitable participation, and a safe, productive learning environment.
Respect students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning community.