Long Term Substitute - Adaptive PE/Health Teacher

Portsmouth Middle School; Portsmouth (RI); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Portsmouth Middle School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, seeks a Long Term Substitute - Adaptive Physical Education/Health Teacher to cover a leave from Dec. 15, 2027 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the direction of the principal, you will plan and implement engaging PE/Health activities, monitor student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with families and staff to support safe, effective learning.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Clear Criminal Records Check in accordance with RIGL 16-2-18.
• Rhode Island Teacher Certificate in PE/Adaptive Physical Education/Health PK-12.

Responsabilidades

• Supports implementation of a comprehensive physical education/ health program.
• Understands and applies effective strategies and best practices to ensure student success.
• Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities.
• Provides for performance concepts and strategies related to movement and physical activity (e.g., fitness principles, game tactics, skill improvement practices).
• Administers a variety of student assessment tools.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.

Conocimientos

Computer skills (Google Suite, MS Off

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Descripción del empleo

Long Term Substitute - Adaptive PE/Health Teacher

Portsmouth School Department Portsmouth Middle School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Job Description

Long Term Substitute - Adaptive Physical Education/Health Teacher to fill a leave of absence from Dec. 15, 2027 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 School Year only.

(Summary) JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED:

Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Teacher of PE/Adaptive Physical Education/Health PK-12.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

• Supports implementation of a comprehensive physical education/ health program.
• Understands and applies effective strategies and best practices to ensure student success.
• Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities.
• Provides for performance concepts and strategies related to movement and physical activity (e.g., fitness principles, game tactics, skill improvement practices).
• Administers a variety of student assessment tools.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the district and state laws.
• Assists school personnel in assessing instructional materials and equipment needed for the physical education/health program.
• Monitors individual and group performance in order to design safe instruction that meets student developmental needs in the physical, cognitive and social/emotional domains.
• Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Works collaboratively with peers at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students.
• Is accessible to students and parents for academic support beyond the classroom when needed.
• Performs other duties as designated by the building administrator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone.
2. Express oneself in a manner that others will be able to clearly understand.
3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper.
4. Ability to detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and observe students.
5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and to move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events.
8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations.
9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
10. Move and transport moderately heavy objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.
• Clear Criminal Records Check in accordance with RIGL 16-2-18.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per diem, at-will substitute position, through the end of the 2026-2027 school year only.

Position Type

Part-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Health

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.

Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website .

About Portsmouth School Department

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals.

About the Town of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas.Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. Situated close to interstate highways, I-95, I-195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of Boston, and 210 miles east of New York City.

Job Requirements

• Application Requirements
  Cover Letter
  Resume
  Complete Official Transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions
  A Minimum of three current reference (include current reference letters)
  A copy of applicable RI certificate
  BCI in accordance with RIGL
  *Only complete applications will be considered
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tanin Longway
• 125 Jepson Lane
• Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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