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Westerly Public Schools (RI)

PE / Health Teacher - Long Term Sub

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What they do

A Physical Education Teacher works with elementary and secondary school students on physical education and athletic training. A PE teacher should have knowledge of sports, anatomy and handling common injuries. Sports taught include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, track & field, and aerobics.

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Job Description

Job Title:
PE/Health Teacher -
Long Term Sub Location:
Springbrook Elementary School Class Title:
Regular Effective Date:
08/26/2026
Salary Range:
$150.00 - $175.00/
Day Full Time FTE:
1.0
General Statement:
Provide support to the educational process with a specific focus on creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise. Should also excel in motivating teenagers to exercise and engage in athletic activities by sharing their own excitement for sports and exercise programs, while establishing procedures that promote student cooperation.
Responsibilities:
Develop curriculum expectation tables based on state and local standards and physical education best practices from professional organizations like SHAPE America. Plans and delivers lessons consistent with the district's physical education curriculum. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas. Work with students individually when necessary to assess fitness and health progress, improve performance levels, and achieve overall physical education success. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students. Evaluates academic and social growth of students. Communicate with parents or guardians. Work with colleagues and department heads to coordinate curriculum goals. Grade students on participation, best effort, and knowledge of the curriculum. Stay current with state and local standards for physical education curriculum, fitness, and nutrition expectations. Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least 3 years of relevant experience is required.
Education:
Bachelor degree preferred
Certification & Licensing:
Appropriate RIDE Certification required in the subject area teaching.