Physical Education Teacher - Ocean Ave Elementary

Physical Education Teacher - Ocean Ave Elementary

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative Physical Education teacher. The successful candidate will have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. A strong candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators, and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school.

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student
• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

• Maine State Teaching Certificate with Endorsement 501 Physical Education (PK-12)
• Maine State CHRC authorization
• if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union ( see  CBA here )
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

Ocean Avenue Elementary School is proud to be Maine's first International Baccalaureate IB WORLD SCHOOL offering the Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP inquiry-driven learning model was adopted by Ocean Ave School as part of its school‑improvement long‑range plan, after input from teachers, parents and administrators. We are working with full commitment to build the program into the fabric of the curriculum school‑wide with the six concept‑based trans‑disciplinary Units of Inquiry at each grade level.

We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.