Long Term Substitute - MS Physical Education and Wellness Teacher

We are seeking an intrinsically motivated and passionate individual to teach Wellness and Physical Education. This position will begin April 28, 2025 through June 20, 2025. Our Wellness teachers work collaboratively to deliver physical education and teach grade-specific content in a classroom setting on two of the five days of the week. The goal of the Wellness teacher is to provide the student with a broad understanding of physical and emotional health, to help them develop critical thinking, and to provide a gateway for students interested in future careers in the health field. We look forward to meeting with the right person for our team! POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content. 2.Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction. 3.Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate. 4.Responsible for effective management of the classroom environment. 5.Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques. 6.Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. 7.Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement. 8.Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student earning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners. 9.Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all individual regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, gender identity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness 10.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Massachusetts DESE license in Physical Education 2.SEI Endorsement 3.BA Degree ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Teaching experience in the content area 2.Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs 3.Experience teaching students who are English language learners 4.Candidates who are licensed in another state will be considered if they qualify for the temporary license from DESE (must possess the equivalent license from another state and must have documented proof of working under that license for at least three complete school years). Candidates will need to apply for and pay for the DESE license as a condition of employment. REPORTS TO: School Principal SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Educators’ Association contract. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding.