MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER 1.0 FTE 2026-27 HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

About the Role

This position is responsible for teaching coed physical education and health courses to students in Grades 6-8. 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise locker room.
• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students, and engaging students in learning.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources, and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsements in health/fitness or physical education and health.
• Hold a current first aid and CPR card; proof must be provided prior to job offer.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and/or experience with instruction using sound research-based instruction, best practices, and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

Skills

• Experience with personal wellness and health preferred.
• Training in and/or direct experience with middle school-aged students.
• Commitment to the District's vision, mission, and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices, design and implementation of instruction, and high expectations for all students.
• Provides high-quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.
• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• 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 develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively, and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college coursework, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• 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.

Pay

$75,821 to $142,176 annual salary prorated based on FTE (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Schedule

Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule.