Physical Education Teacher (Junior High): 2025-2026 School Year at Santa Maria-Bonita School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

7/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/8/2025 Contact Andrea Alvarez
Number of Openings 2 Salary Add'l Salary Info Depending on education and experience: $64,277 - $76,615 Length of Work Year 186 days Employment Type Full Time Job ID #649 About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential. Our Beliefs We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect. We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute. We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact. We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive. We believe honesty and integrity build trust. We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment. We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance. We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community. We believe service is an act of love. We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity. We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith. Our Mission The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by a whole child approach an inclusive environment community and family engagement transformational innovation and highly effective staff Parameters We will make decisions based on what is best for students. We will welcome all people with dignity and respect. We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources. We will embrace, practice, and model integrity. We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary Job Summary

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction, the Elementary Physical Education Specialist is assigned to work with selected elementary school sites to implement the state adopted standards for physical education by providing direct instruction to students in grades K-6. The goal is to have all students receive at minimum the state mandated 200 minutes of instruction every two weeks from a credentialed teacher. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct instruction to Elementary school students at various sites. Prepare materials and equipment necessary for lessons. Prepare and submit requested grades and State assessments in an accurate and timely manner. Participate in school, District, and department activities and meetings. Work with other staff including administration, counseling, clerical, and other teachers, to establish sportsmanship as a key ingredient for physical activity. Provide instruction and compliance activities in accordance with state and federal law, District policies and procedures, and site needs. Foster positive relationships between students, staff, and community members to encourage physical conditioning and team work. Supervise students to assure their safety. Monitor student achievement and adjust instructions in response to student performance and physical development. Provide instruction in Health and Nutrition. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Credential:  Valid California Teaching Credential for Physical Education. Experience:  Experience working with elementary age students.

Requirements / Qualifications

*NOTE: Must also possess EL Authorization. Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts required upon hire) Credential Copy (CA. Single Subject in Physical Education or P.E. Supplemental with EL Authorization. ) Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Pete Bland, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources) Letter(s) of Reference (2 letters of recommendation, dated within 1 year.) Resume Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (or Physical Education Supplemental)

Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts required upon hire)Credential Copy (CA. Single Subject in Physical Education or P.E. Supplemental with EL Authorization. )Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Pete Bland, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources)Letter(s) of Reference (2 letters of recommendation, dated within 1 year.)Resume
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (or Physical Education Supplemental) Requirements / Qualifications

*NOTE: Must also possess EL Authorization. Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts required upon hire) Credential Copy (CA. Single Subject in Physical Education or P.E. Supplemental with EL Authorization. ) Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Pete Bland, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources) Letter(s) of Reference (2 letters of recommendation, dated within 1 year.) Resume Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (or Physical Education Supplemental)

Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts required upon hire)Credential Copy (CA. Single Subject in Physical Education or P.E. Supplemental with EL Authorization. )Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Pete Bland, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources)Letter(s) of Reference (2 letters of recommendation, dated within 1 year.)Resume
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (or Physical Education Supplemental) Comments and Other Information The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office/ Title 9 Compliance Officer: Mark Palmerston Director of Pupil Personnel Services 708 S. Miller Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-361-8141 El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9: Mark Palmerston Director de Servicios Estudiantiles 708 S. Miller Santa María, CA 93454 805-361-8141 Comments and Other Information
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office/ Title 9 Compliance Officer: Mark Palmerston Director of Pupil Personnel Services 708 S. Miller Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-361-8141 El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9: Mark Palmerston Director de Servicios Estudiantiles 708 S. Miller Santa María, CA 93454 805-361-8141 CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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