Physical and Health Education Teacher, .6 FTE

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence, and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all available resources to meet this diversity, including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs. Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn, supporting this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all students.

About the role

This is a 0.6 FTE continuing contract position for a Physical Education (PE) and Health Education Teacher at Brier Terrace Middle School, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed the training previously. Training must be completed within the first two years of employment.

Requirements

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Health/Fitness, or the ability to obtain one prior to the position start date.

Pay

2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026-27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated for at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27 school year, a 0.5 FTE continuing contract position meets this eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-term Disability, Life, and AD+D Insurance
• Options for HSA, FSA, and DCAP
• Retirement eligibility for employees working at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year (0.6 FTE meets this threshold)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

• Navigate various school and classroom environments.
• Assist students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Communicate regularly with others.
• Perform frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting.
• Move objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Perform close-range visual tasks and adjust focus as necessary.