Maaqtusiis Secondary School

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Ahousaht, BC V0R 1A0

T:250 670 9662 F:250 670 9660

www.ahousahted.com

PHYSCIAL EDUCATION TEACHER For Grades 8-12

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the high school (Gr. 8-12) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis and participates in all required in service training programs. The teacher will also be required to teach an elective based on their skill set. This is a 10-month position, with the opportunity to extend contract based off teacher evaluation.

**Essential Job Functions: **

• Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school.

• Set up equipment prior to class.

• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student.

• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium, school field, basketball court, undercover areas

• Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral.

• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.

• Teach safety rules related to each activity.

• Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.

• Research and order physical education and recess equipment.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate Sports day; develop activities; set up for activities.

• Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.

• Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.

• Prepare trimester report cards.

• Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.

• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.

• May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.

• Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students' special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P.

• Update web site information related to the physical education program.

• Serve on special committees and fulfill responsibilities of a committee member.

• Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups.

• Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Attend in-service trainings and workshops.

• Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; include class lists, and any special instructions related to students' special needs.

• Supervise classroom educational assistants

• Create emergency lesson plans as required.

• Maintain regular, on-time, attendance.

• Accommodate visitors to the classroom.

• Knowledge of emergency plans for the school

• May be asked to become involved in community initiatives, such as Hoops for Heart, or other fitness related community activities.

• May be required to move furniture out of the gymnasium to prepare for activities.

• Participate in fire drills, earthquake/Tsunami drills and lockdown drills, as required.

**Mandatory Document ****: **

Resume

Cover Letter

Criminal Background Check (VSS)

Teaching Qualifications/Licenses

Certificates & Diplomas

Reference Letter(s)

Deadline to apply: May 29, 2026 @12:00pm

Please submit all documents to Carli Klapstein-MSS Principal: Carli.Klapstein@ahousahted.ca
and Leonard Merriman-Director of Education: Len.Merriman@ahousahted.ca

Posted On

April 21, 2026 05:14 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Ahousat

School/Location

Maaqtusiis Secondary Band School

Salary

Based of SD70 pay grid

Employment Start Date

August 31, 2026

End Date

06/25/2027

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Criminal Background Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Reference Letter(s)