.4 FTE Physical Education Teacher

Job Description

The Physical Education teacher will engage students in developing lifelong wellness—through health, safety, recreation, and dance—encouraging lifelong physical fitness, self‑esteem, and interpersonal skills.

• Implement assigned physical education classes for pupils in a classroom.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil's needs.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize instructional time.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members to support each student’s health and physical education experience.
• Provide adapted physical education to students as needed.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a safe, functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils’ progress, maintain appropriate records, and communicate student progress to classroom teachers.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive activities and displays.
• Design and present lessons that educate and instruct students on current physical fitness trends.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Actively seek to increase knowledge of best practices in physical education through collaboration with colleagues and by seeking out and attending professional development opportunities.
• Encourage students to establish a physically active, healthy lifestyle.

• Maintain strong attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain the trust and confidence of students.
• Work independently with general guidance.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with students and adults.
• Manage time to accomplish multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, email, and copiers.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Appropriate content/program area educator license and Physical Education licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with curriculum accommodations to support students on IEPs, 504s, and English Language Learners.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact with parents, staff, and students.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.

2 days a week from 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (or a schedule determined mutually agreeable). Salary prorated based on FTE.

The Hampshire Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.