Position Type:
TEACHER-K-12/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Date Posted:
7/7/2026
Location:
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
TITLE: Physical Education Teacher, PK-5 - Ocean Ave Elementary
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative Physical Education teacher. The successful candidate will have experience creating strong student and parent relationships. A strong candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan collaboratively with other teachers and school-wide educators, and commitment to incorporating global perspectives and strengthening students' social/emotional education throughout the classroom and school.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Principal, the PE teacher:
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lans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students
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Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student
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Supervises students in a variety of school related settings
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Monitors and evaluates student outcomes
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Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
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Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
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Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
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Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
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Understanding of the teaching/learning process
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Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
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Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
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Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
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Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Maine State Teaching Cetrtificate with Endorsement 501 Physical Education (PK-12) (more info)
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Maine State CHRC authorization (more info) **
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**if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
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Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
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Assignment: Permanent
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Reports to: School Principal
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Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
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Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
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Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT OCEAN:
Ocean Avenue Elementary School is proud to be Maine's first International Baccalaureate IB WORLD SCHOOL offering the Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP inquiry-driven learning model was adopted by Ocean Ave School as part of its school-improvement long-range plan, after input from teachers, parents and administrators. We are working with full commitment to build the program into the fabric of the curriculum school-wide with the six concept-based trans-disciplinary Units of Inquiry at each grade level. In addition, we are exploring and practicing "internationally-minded" character traits across the school community with the IB Learner Profile and IB attitudes. We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.
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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
