LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER [KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE]
Last Reviewed October 24, 2025
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Full-Time; 1-Month Position
REPORTS TO: Principal at Avoca West Elementary School
SUMMARY:
We are excited to welcome a new staff member to Avoca West Elementary School for the month of October 2025 to support our Kindergarten - 5th grade students in Physical Education. Planning and instruction shall be grounded in best practices regarding elementary physical education instruction. Regular collaboration with the PE team in order to build a standards-aligned curriculum needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Skills + Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons that align with state and national standards for physical education.
Develop instructional materials to support learning.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring all learners are supported and challenged.
Assess student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations, such as performance tasks and class participation.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love of learning and respects cultural diversity.
Collaborate with other teachers to reinforce skills in cross-curricular activities.
Provide feedback and communicate with parents about student progress, behavior, and areas for improvement.
Maintain classroom discipline in accordance with school policies, promoting respectful behavior, and responsible work habits.
Language + Instructional Skills:
Strong knowledge of physical education content
Ability to teach through engaging and interactive methods
Classroom management skills to maintain a positive learning environment
Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles and abilities
Strong lesson planning and curriculum development skills
Experience with formative and summative assessment strategies
Interpersonal + Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Cultural competency to foster an inclusive and diverse classroom
Patience and adaptability to support learners at different levels
Ability to provide constructive feedback to students
Technology + Innovation
Familiarity with educational technology and digital tools for learning
Ability to integrate multimedia resources (videos, online games, apps) into lessons
Proficiency in using learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)
Professional + Organizational Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Collaboration skills to work with other teachers and school staff
Commitment to professional growth and continuing education
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of physical activity including: Standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and walking
Seeing; looking at a computer screen/reading data
Fine finger dexterity
Regularly working at assigned site(s)
Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 15 lbs.
EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE:
COMPENSATION:
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
