Job detail
Physical Education Teacher
Sela PCS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Quick overview
The Physical Education Teacher will design and deliver standards-aligned PE lessons for grades K-5 to promote physical literacy and healthy lifestyles. They will collaborate with bilingual staff to ensure an inclusive environment and use performance data to tailor instruction to diverse student needs.
Requirements summary
The role requires experience in physical education instruction and the ability to manage high-energy classroom environments. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equity and the ability to implement accommodations for students with specific physical or developmental needs.
TeamworkCollaborationClassroom ManagementConflict ResolutionInstructional DesignSportsmanshipDifferentiated InstructionStudent AssessmentMotor Skills DevelopmentPhysical EducationData-Driven InstructionInclusive EducationMovement-Based LearningAdaptive Physical Education
Job description
Physical Education Teacher Location
Washington, D.C.
Model
- 50/50 English-Hebrew Immersion Our Mission Sela was founded to dismantle educational inequity, racial segregation, and cultural isolation. We provide a space where students are celebrated as they begin their journey as global citizens. As a bilingual Hebrew-English school, we proudly serve over 280 students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade in the heart of DC. The Role As the Physical Education Teacher, you will serve as a "specials" lead within our 50/50 immersion model. You will spearhead PE instruction for grades K-5, promoting physical literacy, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles. While your primary instruction is in English, you will work in a unique linguistic environment, collaborating with Hebrew-language staff to ensure a seamless, inclusive experience for our diverse student body.
- Key
- Responsibilities
- Instructional
- Excellence: Design DC Standards-aligned PE lesson plans that challenge students’ motor skills and coordination while accommodating diverse physical abilities.
- Active
- Engagement: Maintain an inviting, high-energy environment (gym or outdoor space) through effective movement-based classroom management.
- Data-Driven
- Wellness: Use informal and formal assessments of motor skills and social-emotional growth to tailor instruction.
Collaboration
- Partner with Hebrew and English teachers to align schedules and integrate school-wide themes into physical activity.
- Commitment to
- Equity: Foster an inclusive athletic environment where every child, regardless of athletic background or ability, feels empowered to participate. Instruction and Curriculum Plan and deliver standards-aligned physical education that supports student engagement, rigor, and differentiated movement. Develop instructional materials and games that promote sportsmanship, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Establish clear, measurable physical development goals and regularly evaluate student progress. Participate in collaborative planning to ensure PE supports the broader school culture. Classroom Environment and Student Engagement Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for physical activity. Implement management practices that promote positive behavior during high-energy transitions and competitive play. Foster student voice and independent problem-solving during team-based activities. Ensure equitable access to equipment and athletic resources for all learners. Student Support and Collaboration Collaborate with special education teachers and support staff to provide adaptive PE for students with specific physical or developmental needs. Use performance data to identify gaps in motor development and provide appropriate interventions. Implement accommodations as required by IEPs, 504 Plans, or SST recommendations to ensure full participation in physical activity. Family Engagement and Communication Communicate with families regarding student progress, physical milestones, and school-wide wellness initiatives (e.g., Field Day). Participate in parent-teacher conferences and family engagement nights.
