TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY NO 10 INCLUSIVE AND ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECONDARY INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST  2025 2026

(SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY)

POSITION:

Teacher Assigned – Secondary Physical Education Instructional Specialist

(FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

(POSITION FOR ONE YEAR)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teaching students to take care of their minds and their bodies builds a foundation for lifelong learning and ensures they have the skills needed to be physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally healthy. The New York City Department of Education’s Office of School Wellness Programs (OSWP) supports school communities in building strong structures and rich environments where health education and physical education (PE) thrive, and guides schools in teaching nearly one million students what they need to know to make healthy, informed choices now and throughout their lives.

Recognizing that every student has a right to quality PE and health education instruction, as well as meaningful opportunities to engage in wellness-related activities in and out of the classroom, we believe in protecting and promoting the health and well-being of all students, and we are committed to upholding the protections afforded to individuals under local, state and federal law. Our practices reflect a dedication to equity, dignity and the right of every student to learn in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. 

The Secondary PE Instructional Specialist supports middle and high school educators citywide through the design and delivery of professional learning experiences, that promote and reinforce the delivery of standards-based, developmentally appropriate, all-inclusive, and culturally responsive PE.  Additional responsibilities include providing training follow-up support, drafting and sharing instructional resources, and staying abreast of current PE rules and regulations, instructional appropriate practices, and curricular and planning resources for PE. 

LOCATION:

TBD

Visiting various sites throughout New York City

ELIGIBILITY:

Physical Education certified and licensed, appointed and tenured New York City Department of Education teachers

SELECTION CRITERIA:       

• Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory (or Advance-equivalent) experience at the NYC Department of Education
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching developmentally appropriate physical education for students in secondary grades (6-12).
• Experience designing and delivering professional development for a variety of adult learners (school staff, teachers, administrators, district teams, etc.). 
• Deep understanding of National PE Standards and NYSED PE learning standards. 
• Versed in a variety of curricular and instructional models for secondary PE.
• Knowledge of appropriate instructional practices and current trends in secondary PE, school wellness policy, and/or public health.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Framework for Teaching and its application in secondary PE. 
• Familiarity with DOE-recommended secondary PE curricular resources and assessments including NYC FITNESSGRAM.
• Experience using technology, web-based platforms, and other technology-based developmentally appropriate instructional tools for teaching young adults. 
• Commitment to continuous professional development. 
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Strong teamwork ethic and desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, handle many responsibilities simultaneously, and provide ongoing follow-up.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other related applications, including various video conferencing applications and survey management software.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Learning and Instructional Resource Development

• Design and deliver professional development for PE teachers citywide to support high-quality PE through in-person and virtual online training.
• Provide instructional support to PE teachers, teacher teams, school- or district-based instructional leadership teams to improve learning outcomes for students in PE.   
• Facilitate professional learning communities either in person or virtually for PE teachers to share resources and promote appropriate instructional practices including culturally relevant practices and other professional trends or applicable programs.
• Assist PE teachers, teacher teams, school- or district-based instructional leadership teams, with planning and facilitation of PE professional learning opportunities that promote standards-based instruction, research-based instructional practices and aligns with adult learning theory and practices. 
• Support in updating the NYC K-12 Physical Education Scope and Sequence, and training PE teachers, teacher teams, school- or district-based instructional leadership teams on the use of the documents.
• Provide follow-up support to training participants via phone calls, emails, video conference chats, or any relative video conferencing platforms, to build an understanding of post-training implementation and provide instructional or technical support as needed.
• Review and recommend physical education materials to share with schools in the content areas of social-emotional learning competencies, health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, motor development, motor learning, injury prevention, nutrition, and a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports or physical activities. Document and share successful implementation strategies with central, districts, or school-based administrators or teachers.
• Work closely with the OSWP Events and Professional Learning Team to coordinate training preparation and delivery, scheduling, registration, and communication with participants.
• Collaborate with the Data, System and Reporting (DSR) team to document and provide feedback on OSWP Wellness Hub applications including NYC FITNESSGRAM. 
• Provide technical support to teachers through one-on-one or small group discussions on how to access and/or enter students’ scores into the NYC FITNESSGRAM application.
• Assist in the collection, entry, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to support project deliverables and systemic program planning.

Capacity Building

• Work closely with other NYC Public School offices or departments that promote appropriate, culturally relevant instructional practices, curriculum development, and assessment practices, as well as new technologies or applications that impact secondary PE.
• Work closely with the OSWP Implementation Team to provide guidance and resources to district leadership, school administrators, teachers, and school-based personnel to increase the capacity of each district or school to develop or enhance a sustainable PE program and support unique district or school wellness efforts.
• Coordinate improvements in PE instruction and wellness by customizing OSWP services and programs to meet the unique needs of district leadership, principals, teachers, and their respective school communities, including strategies to engage families.
• Help districts or schools strengthen opportunities for physical activity through networking and working collaboratively with a wide range of NYC community resources, including the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, local community-based organizations, and other international, national, state, city partners or vendors.

Other

• Assist with the preparation of reports.
• Related tasks as needed.

SALARY:  

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

HOURS / WORK YEAR:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday

School year plus five additional days during winter, spring, or summer vacation period.

 APPLICATION:

Send cover letter, resume and copy of license(s) by Friday, May 23, 2025, to jdavilla@schools.nyc.gov

 Subject line: “Secondary Physical Education Instructional Specialist”