ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST 2026-27

About the role

This position is responsible for teaching physical education to students in Grades K-5.

Commitment to Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a comprehensive and integrated elementary physical education program for children, kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.
• Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

Education & Experience

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Physical Education.
• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification and have the physical ability to perform CPR/First Aid if necessary.
• Bachelor's degree with substantial training and/or experience in elementary physical education.

Knowledge & Skills

• Training/experience providing individual, success-oriented experiences for children.
• Training/experience providing lessons that reflect sound principles on how the 5-12 year old child learns.
• Experience in assisting with instruction in special activities, such as movement exploration, dancing, rhythmic competency tasks, creative dramatics, and recess and playground activities.
• Experience in protecting and broadening the child’s self-concept through PE activities.
• A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal excellence.
• Experience in classroom management skills and the use of positive reinforcement for on-task behavior.
• Experience in working with early childhood and developmental philosophy and physical education programs.
• Knowledge of constructing a safe environment at all times for students during PE activities.
• Ability to integrate physical education activities into music, art and classroom instructional programs.
• Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

• This is a general posting for one or more Physical Education/Health Teacher positions.
• Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.
• $ 73,990 to $ 138,754 annual salary prorated based on assignment FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).
• Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule.
• Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.