What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Edu /Health and Wellness Long Term Substitute K-8 position at John Pierce School?
The candidate is responsible for creating a safe, encouraging, enjoyable, and respectful learning environment that fosters, promotes, and develops the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional health of children.
The candidate employs a variety of age and developmentally appropriate instructional methods and materials designed to meet the needs of all learners.
The ideal candidate collaborates well with colleagues to teach health education and physical education to a diverse group of students. The candidate can successfully establish strong relationships with students, parents, and the community.
This a 1.0 FTE Physical Education/ Health and Wellness Long Term Sub. Beginning Aug.31, 2026- Jananuary 3, 2027
Essential Duties:
- Establish and maintain standards for student behavior that create a healthy, safe, and enjoyable learning environment. Use trauma-sensitive approaches to ensure student safety.
- Continuously examines programming for cultural competency and implements equitable experiences for all students.
- Plan, organize and deliver lessons aligned with the Physical Education National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for students in grades K-8.
- Provide appropriate safety instruction and provide safety checks on equipment, gymnasium, and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
- Implement authentic assessments to determine student growth and effectively communicate feedback and data to students, parents, administration, and the community, as necessary.
- Incorporate a variety of instructional methods, technology, and media best suited for physical education content and skills.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Additional Duties:
- Participate in professional growth opportunities.
- Attend and participate in department and curriculum development meetings.
- Optional stipended intramural/extramural programming and implementation.
TERMS: BEU UNIT A
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The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.