Shared Services Certified PE/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher

Clarkston Community Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools invites applications for a Certified High School Physical Education/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher at Mercy High School for February through May 2027.

The successful candidate will teach Physical Education and Health courses, develop engaging lesson plans, promote student wellness, and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment. Michigan certification with MA/MB endorsement preferred; two years HS teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Teach Physical Education/Health per curriculum and standards.
• Create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that fosters participation and well-being.
• Promote students' physical fitness, health literacy, and lifelong wellness.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal discipline through athletic activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a respectful atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to support students' progress.
• Facilitate lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes.
• Work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.

Responsibilities

• Teach all assigned physical education classes in alignment with school curriculum and standards.
• Create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that fosters student participation and well-being.
• Promote students' physical fitness, health literacy, and an understanding of lifelong wellness.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal discipline through athletic activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a respectful atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to support students' progress.
• Facilitate lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes.
• Work effectively and willingly with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.

Skills

Physical Education

Health Education

Nutrition & Exercise

Classroom Management

Student Well-being

Communication Skills

Lesson Planning

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Michigan teaching certification

MA/MB endorsement

Job description

Shared Services Certified PE/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher JobID: 18916

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Health/PE
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Shared Services at Mercy High School

Certified Physical Education/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher

26/27School Year - Second Semester

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Physical Education/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher for February - May 2027
We encourage a broadly diverse pool of applicants for all positions as we work intentionally to create a faculty and administration that reflects our student body. The selected applicant will be responsible for teaching various level courses, including Physical Education, Health, and Nutrition & Exercise.

Qualified applicants should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies and be prepared to teach in a welcoming and inspiring learning environment. The selected applicant will:

• teach all assigned physical education classes in alignment with school curriculum and standards.
• create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that fosters student participation and well-being.
• promote students' physical fitness, health literacy, and an understanding of the importance of lifelong wellness.
• encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal discipline through athletic activities.
• manage classroom behavior and ensure a respectful atmosphere
• communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to support students' progress.
• facilitate lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes consistent with school goals and objectives.
• work effectively and willingly with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.
• have effective verbal and written communication skills in interacting with various stakeholders.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

The preferred applicant will hold a State of Michigan teaching certification with an MA/MB endorsement. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.

To:

Clarkston Community Schools
ATTN: Shared Services
Certified High School PE/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher-MERCY HS
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346