Portland Public Schools: Physical Education Teacher, Portland Middle School
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a Middle School Physical Education Teacher.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
- Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
- Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
- Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
- Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for school students, families, and staff
- Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Physical Education endorsement, PE and Health Preferred
- Strong base in the subject area content, instruction, and assessment
- Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
- Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
- Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
Position Details:
- Title: Physical Education Teacher
- Reports to: Building Principal
- Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
- Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
- Posting date: October 17, 2025
- Application deadline: until filled
Application Process:
Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to:[email protected] or apply online at:
https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching
- Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
- A current resume with reference contact information
- Copies of all university transcripts
- Copies of current Michigan educator certification
- Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Leanna Davis, Principal
Portland Middle School
745 Storz Ave
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Leanna Davis, Portland Middle School at [email protected] or 517-647-2985.
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
