LONG TERM SUB - Health and Physical Education Teacher

Health and Physical Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute, K-2Duration: September 23, 2026 to November 20, 2026Overview:Health and Physical Education Teachers are responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes students' health and physical literacy. These educators support students in developing the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary for lifelong wellness, in alignment with SHAPE Americas definitions:

• Health Literacy: The ability to access information, resources, and services to maintain and promote health.
• Physical Literacy: The confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active for life.

Strong candidates will:

• Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of Health and Physical Education content by planning and executing lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive
• Health and Physical Education Frameworks and National Health and Physical Education Standards.
• Implement and incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to support diverse learners and foster an inclusive, student-centered environment.
• Utilize authentic assessments to measure student growth, and based on this, effectively guide the student learning process towards district curriculum goals.
• Collaborate with departmental, school, and district staff to enhance inclusive and equitable health and physical education experiences for all students.
• Effectively communicate student progress with staff, students, and families.
• Utilize technology and multimedia tools that are best suited for both health and physical education instruction.
• Support students social-emotional wellness by incorporating strategies that promote resilience, self-regulation, and a growth mindset.
• Foster an environment that aligns with the districts SPIRIT Core Values: Safety, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

About Nabnasset SchoolUpon entering our special school, one feels the warmth and energy of the Nabnasset staff. Our exceptional team works together to provide a safe, inclusive, and productive environment to promote the growth of our Nab Stars. They are prepared to move to the Abbot School for third grade.Nabnasset School Health and Physical Education Teaching Spaces:

• Indoor: 1 gymnasium (mounted and protected flat-screen TV)
• Outdoor: 1 multi-purpose natural grass field

Job Requirements:

• MA licensure in Health, Family & Consumer Science (All Levels) or Comprehensive Health (PreK-8) and Physical Education (PreK-8)
• Masters degree preferred in Health and/or Physical Education or a related concentration
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Learn MoreWork for Westford!Position will be paid in accordance with our Substitute Handbook

• Substitute Handbook

Contact InformationBrian Roark, K-12 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Coordinatorbroark@westfordk12.usWestford Public Schools23 Depot. St. Westford, MA 01886978-692-5570