Long-term substitute Physical Education & Wellness, K-3 (5990)

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic Long Term Substitute

Wellness/PE Teacher

to join our caring staff at two elementary schools

February 24 through June 5, 2026

.7 FTE working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Half-day Friday

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Physical Education/Wellness Teacher

Reports to: Director of Wellness and Principal

Department: Wellness

School year: February 24-June 5, 2026

FSLA Status: Per diem rate of pay

Salary Range: $192.50 per day, non-benefited

JOB GOAL:

The Wellness Teacher fosters a love of learning and movement that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students in all aspects of physical education and social-emotional learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, National P.E. Standards, district standards and requirements.

QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification:
• • MA DESE license in Physical education K-8
  • Additional certification in special education and/or ESL and/or health education highly desirable.

• Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, social-emotional learning
  
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching English Language Learners in a diverse setting.
• Experience teaching students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
• • Adapted Physical Education
  • Co-Teaching
  • Inquiry-based instruction & Project Based learning
  • Second Step
  • Responsive Classroom

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• • Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment that embraces the diversity among individuals
    and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning
  • Plan and implement differentiated lessons
  • Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
  • Use reasoning to appropriately handle problems that arise
  • Have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
  • Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
  • Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts teaching method when appropriate
  • Participate in professional development activities, both internal and external, and maintain requirements for licensure recertification
  • Participate in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
  • Any other relative duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Wellness Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 11/18/2025