Teacher - Physical Education; Internal @ Knolls Vista Elementary

Teacher - Physical Education @ Knolls Vista Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161—Knolls Vista Elementary, Moses Lake, Washington

Job : 5776813

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full‑Time

The Elementary Physical Education Teacher provides a comprehensive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate physical education program for students in grades PreK–5. This position promotes physical fitness, motor skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong wellness habits through standards‑based instruction and active participation. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment where all students are encouraged to develop confidence, cooperation, self‑discipline, and personal responsibility.

The role requires the ability to differentiate instruction and activities to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of students while utilizing research‑based instructional and assessment practices. The teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, families, and support staff to support student growth and overall school success. The teacher contributes positively to school culture through active participation in professional learning communities, school improvement efforts, wellness initiatives, and site‑based decision‑making processes.

The teacher may also assist with school‑wide wellness programs, field day activities, safety instruction, and the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles across the school community.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Elementary Education, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Washington State endorsement in Health and Fitness/Physical Education required.
• Elementary Education endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of research‑based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
• Other qualifications deemed appropriate and acceptable by the district.

• Ability to teach physical education to elementary students with a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate physical education curriculum, motor skill development, movement concepts, fitness education, and health‑related activities.
• Ability to teach and model sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, safety, and lifelong fitness habits.
• Understanding of child development and effective instructional strategies for elementary learners.
• Knowledge of Washington State learning standards and instructional best practices.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and modify activities to support students with varying academic, social, emotional, behavioral, linguistic, and physical needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe, structured, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures, equipment usage, supervision practices, and injury prevention strategies.
• Classroom and behavior management skills appropriate for active learning environments.
• Ability to integrate physical education instruction with broader academic and social‑emotional learning goals.
• Ability to use assessment data to monitor student progress and modify instruction appropriately.
• Effective oral and written communication with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Organizational skills and commitment to follow through on responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to use technology and digital resources to enhance student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Collaboration skills with colleagues, administrators, counselors, specialists, para educators, and support staff.
• Commitment to shared decision‑making, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, staff, and district information.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Instruction and Student Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned physical education…