Hoquiam School District No. 28 Job Title: Elementary PE Teacher
Job Description
Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 11/12/26 Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:30
Required Attachments:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
- Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume
Note - Position is completing the 26/27 school year only. Position is split between two elementary buildings, daily travel between buildings is required. First Aid/CPR required. Job Summary The Elementary Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing an engaging physical education program that promotes physical fitness, movement skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle choices for elementary students. The teacher provides instruction that supports the physical, social, and emotional development of students while creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. The Elementary Physical Education Teacher works collaboratively with building staff, administrators, students, and families to support the educational goals and four pillars of Hoquiam School District.
Key Responsibilities
Meaningful Relationships
- Establishes and maintains positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, administrators, and families.
- Creates an inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation, cooperation, respect, and positive interactions among students.
- Develops positive behavior management strategies that promote student responsibility, sportsmanship, and respect for others.
- Provides individual assistance, encouragement, and guidance to support students with varying physical abilities, skill levels, and developmental needs.
- Models positive communication, teamwork, fair play, and appropriate conflict resolution.
- Monitors student behavior and enforces school rules and safety expectations in instructional and non-classroom settings.
Engaged Learners
- Develops, plans, and modifies physical education instruction to meet individual student needs and classroom learning objectives.
- Implements district-adopted physical education curriculum and instructional standards.
- Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate lessons that promote physical fitness, coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, movement skills, and overall wellness.
- Provides opportunities for students to develop fundamental motor skills, participate in individual and team activities, and explore a variety of physical activities and sports.
- Incorporates activities that encourage lifelong physical activity, healthy habits, and an understanding of personal wellness.
- Assesses student progress and provides feedback to support skill development and achievement of grade-level expectations.
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies to engage students with different learning styles, abilities, and physical needs.
- Maintains appropriate inventory, organization, and care of physical education equipment and instructional materials.
Adaptive Pathways
- Differentiates instruction and activities to accommodate students with varying abilities, developmental levels, and physical needs.
- Provides modifications and alternative activities to ensure all students have meaningful opportunities to participate and experience success.
- Uses creative and flexible instructional approaches to encourage student confidence, independence, and continued skill development.
- Incorporates individual, partner, and group activities to support a variety of learning opportunities.
- Monitors student participation and adjusts instruction to promote growth, confidence, and positive physical education experiences.
Community Connections
- Works cooperatively with classroom teachers, building staff, administrators, and other district personnel to support student learning and wellness.
- Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and other district activities as assigned.
- Promotes the importance of physical activity, fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle choices within the school community.
- Maintains open and professional communication with families and staff regarding student progress and physical education programming.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a valid Washington State teaching certificate and appropriate Physical Education endorsement.
- Must qualify for and maintain a Washington State Teaching Certificate.
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary physical education curriculum, instructional practices, and developmentally appropriate physical activities.
- Ability to plan, develop, and implement instructional strategies that meet curriculum requirements and district student learning objectives.
- Ability to adapt instruction and activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of students.
- Knowledge of physical fitness, movement concepts, motor skill development, team sports, and recreational activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive, productive, and safe learning environment.
- Ability to maintain positive rapport with students and demonstrate effective classroom and behavior management skills.
- Knowledge and ability to use motivational, communication, and team-building strategies.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, maintain, and manage physical education equipment and instructional materials.
- Must qualify for and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license, if required for assigned duties.
Essential Functions The following physical requirements are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
- Must be capable of standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, and moving throughout the school, gymnasium, playground, and other instructional areas for extended periods.
- Must be capable of demonstrating physical activities, exercises, movement skills, and sports-related techniques.
- Must be capable of sitting for an estimated 45 minutes at a time while performing usual work duties, attending meetings, workshops, seminars, and other related activities.
- Must be capable of twisting the upper torso and neck frequently and stooping and bending at the waist occasionally.
- Ability to lift objects 0–10 lbs. constantly, 11–24 lbs. occasionally, and 25–50 lbs. rarely, including physical education equipment and instructional materials.
- Reaching above and at shoulder height occasionally and chest height frequently. Must be able to grasp, grip, and handle equipment and materials.
- Must possess adequate visual and auditory abilities to observe students, demonstrate activities, monitor participation, and respond to safety concerns in a gymnasium or outdoor setting.
- Must be capable of working in environments with varying noise levels, including gymnasiums, playgrounds, and outdoor instructional areas.
- Ability to make appropriate on-the-spot decisions when supervising and working with students.
- Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, and unusual situations.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Elementary Physical Education Teacher may work in gymnasiums, classrooms, playgrounds, and outdoor instructional areas. The environment may include varying temperatures, weather conditions, and noise levels associated with physical activity and student participation. Salary: Prorated depending on start date 180 Base Salary = $64,335.91 - $125,171.52 4 Professional Days = $1,429.69 - $2,781.59 Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.
Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway mgannaway@hoquiam.net, Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator James Irick james.irick@hoquiam.net, Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417