Flexible PE Coverage Specialist

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a Coverage Specialist (PE) to provide high-quality physical education and to cover classrooms, recess, lunch, and other periods when teachers are unavailable. You will build relationships across grade levels, reinforce school-wide culture and safety routines, and ensure students remain safe, active, and engaged throughout the day.

The role requires delivering engaging PE lessons, differentiating activities for diverse learners, and collaborating with the Principal and

Qualifications

• Certification in Physical Education not required, though willingness to pursue Maryland State Teacher Certification is a plus.
• Experience teaching or coaching physical education, athletics, or a related field (Strongly Preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certification (Preferred).
• Passion for working with students from historically resilient communities (Required).
• Experience teaching in a predominantly African American environment (Preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large groups and adapt quickly across different age groups and settings (Required).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate physical education lessons that build fitness, motor skills, teamwork and healthy habits.
• Set clear expectations and routines for safe participation in physical activity and sports.
• Differentiate activities to meet needs of students with varying abilities, including IEP/504 accommodations.
• Track student participation and growth using informal assessment to adjust instruction.
• Model and reinforce sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for self and others.
• Provide reliable coverage for classrooms, recess, lunch, dismissal, and other periods when teachers are absent.
• Move between grade levels and classrooms, adapting tone and approach to age group and context.
• Follow lesson plans and behavior systems with fidelity; communicate coverage needs to front office.
• Uphold school culture, safety policies, and supervise transitions and activities for student safety.

Skills

Physical Education

CPR/First Aid certification

IEP/504 accommodations awareness

Classroom management

Movement and fitness instruction

Education

Maryland State Teacher Certification preferred

Job description

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a Coverage Specialist (PE) to provide high-quality physical education and to cover classrooms, recess, lunch, and other periods when teachers are unavailable. You will build relationships across grade levels, reinforce school-wide culture and safety routines, and ensure students remain safe, active, and engaged throughout the day.

The role requires delivering engaging PE lessons, differentiating activities for diverse learners, and collaborating with the Principal and