Elementary Specialist - Physical Education Teacher 2026-2027

Elementary Specialist

• Physical Education Teacher 2026-2027 at San Jose Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/19/2026 Contact Talent SJUSD Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $75,654.00
• $145,262.

00 per year Annually Length of Work Year 2026-2027 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary As an Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Teacher, you will inspire young learners to explore creativity, self-expression, and collaboration through art, music, dance, and performance. You will design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build foundational artistic skills while encouraging imagination and confidence. Through joyful, hands-on experiences and a supportive environment, you will help students discover their unique talents, appreciate the arts, and develop a lifelong love of creative expression while inspiring them to discover their own greatness. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The impact you will have: As an Elementary Specialist

• Physical Education Teacher, you will help students develop healthy habits, confidence, teamwork, and lifelong wellness skills through engaging and active learning experiences.

You will create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where students build physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, and social-emotional growth. Through movement, collaboration, and encouragement, you will inspire students to stay active, develop resilience, and discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.

Who you are:

You are an energetic and student-centered educator who is passionate about promoting physical wellness, teamwork, and positive lifelong habits. You create an inclusive and encouraging environment where all students feel safe, supported, and motivated to participate and grow. You are committed to helping students build confidence, develop physical skills, and experience the joy of movement and healthy living.

What you bring:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.

• Test Results:

  please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
• Single Subject Physical Education Credential
• attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
• EL Authorization
• Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5
• as amended by California AB2534) Requirements / Qualifications The impact you will have: As an Elementary Specialist
• Physical Education Teacher, you will help students develop healthy habits, confidence, teamwork, and lifelong wellness skills through engaging and active learning experiences.

You will create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where students build physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, and social-emotional growth. Through movement, collaboration, and encouragement, you will inspire students to stay active, develop resilience, and discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.

Who you are:

You are an energetic and student-centered educator who is passionate about promoting physical wellness, teamwork, and positive lifelong habits. You create an inclusive and encouraging environment where all students feel safe, supported, and motivated to participate and grow. You are committed to helping students build confidence, develop physical skills, and experience the joy of movement and healthy living.

What you bring:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.

• Test Results:

  please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
• Single Subject Physical Education Credential
• attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
• EL Authorization
• Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5
• as amended by California AB2534) Comments and Other Information AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.

What we offer:

San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays. Our certificated staff receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All certificated staff receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.

Who we are:

San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today's students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley's largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Comments and Other Information AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.

What we offer:

San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays. Our certificated staff receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All certificated staff receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.

Who we are:

San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today's students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley's largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District's programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Links Related To This Job Learn About Our District Bachrodt Charter School View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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