1.0 Physical Education/Health Teacher (per-diem)

Job Details Job ID: 5865487 Application Deadline: Aug 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Aug 3, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately

Locations Boyce Middle School - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description Position: 1.0 Physical Education/Health Teacher (.9 Boyce/.10 Eisenhower (per-diem substitute)

Location: Boyce Middle School (5th/6th Grade) and Eisenhower Elementary

Assignment: 08-19-26 through 10-06-26

Summary:

To facilitate students learning the designated subject matter and skills that will contribute to their growth and development; motivate and establish effective rapport and connection with students; establish good relationships with parents and colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach district-approved curriculum,and other health topics as outlined.

• Plan a program of study and develop lesson plans and instructional material that is developmentally appropriate, as well as meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.

• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, maintain discipline and utilize appropriate classroom management techniques.

• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.

• Teach and oversee individual and team sports, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and physical capabilities of students and organize, lead, and instruct physical activities.

• Select, store, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies used throughout the building.

• Select, store, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies used in the physical education program and throughout the building.

• Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors and administrators regarding student issues.

• Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members.

• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs

• Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Valid PA teaching certification - HEALTH/PHYS ED K-12

• Excellent teaching and classroom management

• Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

• Effective oral and written communication

Required Certification and Documentation to be Submitted by Applicant:

• Resume

• PA elementary teaching certificate

• Praxis results

• Official Transcripts

• Reference letters

• And other documents as directed by the school district Position Type: Temporary Assignment