Physical Education Teacher Job – WISCA

the Watson Institute; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Watson Institute in Pennsylvania is hiring a full-time Physical Education Teacher to support the WISCA program across Sewickley, Bridgeville, and Sharpsburg locations. The position follows the school calendar and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education; adaptive PE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education required.
• Adaptive PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of the content area, including relevant national and state standards in areas of Physical Education, Health, and Wellness.
• Travel to each WISCA location to conduct lessons per designated schedule.
• Conduct physical education lessons that promote movement and wellness for K-12+ students.
• Conduct health and wellness lessons for K-12+ students.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to regularly evaluate and report on student progress to parents.
• Provide differentiated instruction to promote positive student outcomes.
• Demonstrate planning and preparation strategies and skills.
• Implement strategies for motivating and managing students (i.e. Student Behavior Management System).
• Demonstrate a range of instructional approaches and alternative methods of assessment appropriate for the strengths and needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for working in a multifaceted program.
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on gym equipment and gym areas to ensure safety.
• Complete paperwork as required by the program.
• Cover in classrooms as needed and assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor / Program Director

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education

Adaptive PE certificate

Job description

Posted on August 10, 2026

The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Physical Education Teacher to support the WISCA school program across all of the locations: Sewickley, Sharpsburg, and Bridgeville, PA. This position follows the school calendar and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We are currently hiring for the 2026-2027 school year!

Learn more about what it's like to work at the Watson Institute!

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Sewickley, PA - Bridgeville, PA - Sharpsburg, PA

301 Camp Meeting Road | Sewickley, PA 15143

230 Hickory Grade Road | Bridgeville, PA 15017

200 Linden Avenue | Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of the content area, including relevant national and state standards in areas of Physical Education, Health, and Wellness
• Travel to each WISCA location to conduct lessons per designated schedule
• Conduct physical education lessons that promote movement and wellness for K-12+ students
• Conduct health and wellness lessons for K-12+ students
• Collaborate with special education teachers to regularly evaluate and report on student progress to parents
• Provide differentiated instruction to promote positive student outcomes
• Demonstrate planning and preparation strategies and skills
• Implement strategies for motivating and managing students (i.e. Student Behavior Management System)
• Demonstrate a range of instructional approaches and alternative methods of assessment appropriate for the strengths and needs of diverse learners
• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for working in a multifaceted program
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on gym equipment and gym areas to ensure safety
• Complete paperwork as required by the program
• Cover in classrooms as needed and assigned
• Other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor / Program Director

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Pennsylvania Certification in the area of Health and Physical Education required (adaptive PE certificate preferred)
• Related work experience in field required
• Special education experience preferred
• Supervise students during emergency drills, play periods and community-based instruction; the ability to keep up with running children and/or to lift, position or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task
• The essential functions of the job described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances required
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required