Elementary PE and Fitness Teacher (.FTE Con

22973:
Elementary PE and Fitness Teacher (.9 FTE Con)

Kennewick Lincoln Elementary - Kennewick, Washington

Job : 5773254

Final date to receive applications: Jun 19, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position #LI22973:
Elementary PE and Fitness Teacher (.9 FTE Con). Working at Lincoln Elementary in Kennewick, Washington. Students are K‑5 and include regular, special‑needs, and at‑risk learners.

SAFE SCHOOLS WEB‑BASED TRAINING is required as a condition of employment.

• Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsements in Health/Physical Education
• Satisfactory Evaluations

• Successful experience teaching elementary PE with positive evaluations
• Basic understanding of the Washington State Physical Education EALRS
• Understanding of and willingness to administer the PE CBPAs
• Experience with and/or training to include special‑needs children in regular‑education PE classes
• Experience working successfully with at‑risk students
• Experience and knowledge of the 5 For Life PE curriculum
• Ability and willingness to share the gym and its contents with other staff
• Ability and willingness to share responsibility for planning and coordinating PE curriculum so instruction is sequential and developmentally appropriate for each grade level
• Ability and willingness to use technology to enhance PE instruction
• Ability and willingness to work as a team with other staff to meet students’ educational needs
• Ability and willingness to help set up equipment for music and non‑musical programs and assemblies
• Training in elementary curriculum and instructional pedagogy and/or willingness to attend workshops
• Evidence of successful classroom management
• Evidence of successful communication with staff, students, and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work in a PLC at the building and district level
• Punctual and consistent attendance

• Collaboratively develop and teach K‑5 PE curriculum that integrates state PE EALRS, supports classroom curriculum, and emphasizes reading
• Teach PE skills to classes of special‑needs students
• Teach regular grade‑level classes that include special‑needs students
• Manage and instruct students in proper use and care of equipment and safety precautions
• Organize and lead physical activities such as field day, track & field day, and jog‑a‑thon for the school
• Establish and maintain standards of student/classroom behavior to provide a supportive, productive learning environment
• Demonstrate classroom management skills that allow for a safe and productive learning environment
• Collaboratively prepare and support grade‑level and school programs and events
• Collaboratively support students for any district or community‑wide PE and fitness events
• Work with staff to support and enhance classroom activities
• Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain a positive, disciplined, educationally sound learning environment for students
• Communicate with parents and staff through conferences and other means to discuss student behavior, progress, etc.
• Provide support reading instruction up to one hour per day, if needed
• Attend and participate actively in building staff and district elementary PE teacher meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., and handling equipment. Must lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, occasionally up to 100 lbs., and may need to raise arms overhead. Must adapt to outdoor temperatures ranging from
-10°F to 100°F+ and manage moderate noise levels.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to Boy Scouts and other youth groups.