400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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Position Title: Elementary Physical Education Teacher (PE) - Long Term Substitute
Brief Description: This position reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Physical Education and Health. The Physical Education Teacher will develop an exercise philosophy that strives to engage all students, support the New York State Health standards through engaging, informed, and timely instruction. ICSD supports the health education standards and the importance of health topics, physical and mental well-being.
This is a traveling position between several schools.
Teacher Expectations
- Help children develop physical abilities and healthy habits;
- Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their physical activity goals;
- Creates a positive learning experience.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures;|
- Uses multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with students;
- Knowledge of instructional approaches for students' disabilities. Must be driven, organized, and have the ability to manage students positively
- Excellent attendance, works well with colleagues, and is a dedicated team player who is reliable.
- Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student physical growth;
- Always seeking new ways to teach students healthy routines and activities.
- Coaching positions are also available in the district if desired.
Location(s): Caroline, Cayuga Heights, Fall Creek Elementary Schools
Anticipated Date: 12/17/2025-6/25/2026
Posting Dates: 11/25/2025 - Until Filled
Number of Vacancies: 1
FTE: 1
Application Requirements:
- Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
- Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
- Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
- MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)
The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
MANDATORY Writing Sample
A writing sample is required for the application to be completed.
Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.
- The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
Required Qualifications:
The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
Valid New York State Certification in Physical Education (K-12)
Desired Characteristics:
Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
A commitment to supporting the whole child and contributing to a positive school culture.
Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com
When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Physics
If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply
External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on RecruitFront:
Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid
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Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
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12/17/2025
