WMS Health​/Physical Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

WMS Health/Physical Education Teacher
- Long-Term Substitute WMS Health/Physical Education Teacher
- Long-Term Substitute

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 44 Whitefish Middle School
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Starting Date: Feb 1, 2027

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA :
Elementary Health/Physical Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute (Approximately February 1, 2027-June 10, 2027)

LOCATIONS :
Whitefish Middle School

Whitefish School District seeks an Elementary Health/Physical Education Teacher to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities, and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students. At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:

Provides instruction and leadership for interdisciplinary integration of Health/Physical Education in order to enable students to develop a love of learning and to enjoy fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological and physical growth and maturation. All duties are to be undertaken in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan, putting the safety, health, and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions and decisions.

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Montana teaching licensure with K-12 Health/Physical Education, or K-8 elementary endorsement.
• Experience: Proven success as a Health/Physical Education teacher, classroom, or pre-service teacher.
• Child Development: Deep understanding of child/adolescent development with the ability to build strong rapport with students.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with families, staff, and the public.
• Professionalism: Commitment to high character, student achievement, and strict maintenance of confidentiality.

• Classroom Depth: Prior Health/Physical Education teacher experience in elementary or multi-age settings.
• Extracurriculars: Proven ability to coach sports or supervise student activities.

• Strategic & Academic Ownership: Take holistic accountability for students’ academic and social growth in strict alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.
• Instructional Innovation: Deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary lessons using diverse strategies (inquiry, discovery, group discussion) to meet individual student needs.
• Assessment & Promotion: Administer standardized testing per legal and District policy; evaluate academic growth to maintain records and provide formal recommendations for student promotion or placement.
• Dynamic Environments: Create engaging classrooms using technology and functional displays to translate lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences.

• Mastery of Craft: Devote energy to mastering teaching through innovative approaches, peer coaching, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Professional Development: Actively engage in…