Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher

Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Works cooperatively with other teachers in planning a balanced physical education program. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge's, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible. May teach Physical Education classes for handicapped pupils, interscholastic athletics, and/or regular classes. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the over-all safety of pupils. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas. Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to establish goals by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines and PERA Laws. Selects and requisitions uniforms, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. Performs other duties as many, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards (PEL) with a PE endorsement. Teaching experience preferred. Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail. Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making. Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills. Works effectively and productively as a member of a team. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools and research related to learning.

Salary will be per the collective bargaining agreement. District offers competitive fringe benefits; including health, dental, vision and life insurance. Levels of contribution according to the collective bargaining agreement.