Physical Education Teacher - Ocean Ave Elementary

TITLE: Physical Education Teacher, PK-5 - Ocean Ave Elementary 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

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. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Principal, the PE teacher:

• lans 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• 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

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: 

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

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT OCEAN:

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. In addition, we are exploring and practicing "internationally-minded" character traits across the school community with the IB Learner Profile and IB attitudes. We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.

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