Montessori Temporary Physical Education Teacher

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council is seeking a Montessori Temporary Physical Education Teacher for a short-term assignment from November 16 to February 19, 2027. The role involves assessing students, supporting IEP development, and collaborating with teachers and staff to implement individualized plans.

The candidate will coordinate with district representatives and families, provide counseling, and maintain accurate data records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Physical Education, PK-12 (044).
• Health, PK–12 (043) cross endorsement preferred; candidates without health certification considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic exams to identify learning issues.
• Participate in PPTs and assist in developing IEPs for students.
• Assist students and staff in implementing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Collaborate with general education and pupil personnel to design programs.
• Coordinate with district reps, agencies, and authorities as needed.
• Provide counseling to students and act as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data for decision-making on academics/behavior.
• Attend seminars/workshops to stay updated in education field.
• Maintain data systems for student information per procedures/laws.
• Encourage parental involvement and effective communication.

Skills

Assessment

IEP development

Collaboration

Counseling

Education

BA in Education

Job description

Montessori Temporary Physical Education Teacher - JOB ID# 14367

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Physical Education
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/04/2026

TEMPORARY - Physical Education Teacher - November 16 - February 19, 2027

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.
• Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns
• Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Physical Education, PK-12 (044).
• Health, PK�12 (043)-cross endorsement for health is preferred but candidates without a health certification will be considered on a case by case basis.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with

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