Long Term Substitute - Physical Education - Health Teacher

Position Type: Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Location: Wethersfield High School Date Available: October 2025 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY Wethersfield Public Schools Wethersfield, CT Long Term Sub Physical Education/Health Teacher Date Posted: September 2025 The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment.

Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Long Term Substitute Physical Education/Health Teacher School: Wethersfield High School Reports To: Principal Dates: October - December 2025 Compensation: $160 per day Application Date: posting will remain open until filled Eligible for a retention bonus to be paid at the conclusion of the long-term assignment.The candidate must commit to, and fulfill, the full duration of the long term assignment to remain eligible for the bonus payment ($500-$1,500, depending on actual days worked). Wethersfield High School has an opening for a Long Term Substitute Physical Education/Health Teacher.

A Physical Education/Health Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts.

The Physical Education/Health Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students.

The Physical Education/Health Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction.

In addition, the Physical Education/Health Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

Responsibilities: * Measure student progress to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards; * Celebrate individual and collective accomplishments by teaching the importance of self-improvement * Create appealing lessons that implement a variety of methodologies; * Cultivate student awareness and ownership of personal performance; * Design, plan, and implement physical education lessons based on school district/state/national standards; * Encourage teamwork as to set collective and personal development goals; * Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students; * Ensure that the physical education environment is clean, safe and constructive for all students; * Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and dance, health education, and individual, dual and team sports; * Employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that is consistent with the physical limitations, needs, and capabilities of individuals students and/or groups of students; * Guiding students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior; * Maintaining records of individual student achievement and evaluating students on a continuous basis; * Meeting and instructing assigned classes at designated times; * Preparing for classes and maintaining written evidence of preparation; * Upholding and enforcing school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations; * Working with other members of the physical education staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods; * Able to communicate expectations to students and families and work with them to ensure they are achieving personal goals; * Consistently address the needs of individuals students; * Demonstrate the use of proven, research-based strategies for effective classroom management, lesson planning, active student engagement, and instructional delivery; * Support a school's share vision and common goals regarding physical education and physical activity.

Qualifications: * A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in Physical Education (044) and Health (043); * Holds current First Aid and CPR certification; * Holds American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (preferred); * Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels targeted; * Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational assistants; * Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion; * Superior communication skills (oral and written). All applicants must apply on-line at Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.

The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109