Physical Education​/Health Teacher Dual License - Promise School

Position: Physical Education / Health Teacher Dual License - I Promise School 2026-2027
Posting opens: june 1, 2026 posting closes: june 11, 2026

The akron board of education announces an opening for a health/physical education teacher dual licensure needed, job code 008, ts 388 (190 days). Salary tbd. This is a state teachers retirement system position. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year or day for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective bargaining unit - aea.

This is a state teachers retirement system position.

Application must be made electronically through

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of the teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact stephanie davis, principal, of i promise school, .

Qualifications:

Required

* the applicant must have a valid k-12 health and physical education licensure;

* commitment to the ljff i promise philosophy;

* effective verbal and written communication skills;

* participate in staff and curriculum development;

* use of creative and innovative technology for teaching and learning in the classroom;

* use data to make decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment;

* interact with the school, partners and community to enhance student learning

* work in teams and participate in professional learning communities.

Desired

* work with students in a non-traditional, creative and innovative academic program, designing authentic instruction; e.g., problem-based learning, project-based learning, inquiry, etc.;

* strong belief in the concept of integrating physical education and academics;

* successful experience in an urban setting and with various social, cultural and economic student populations;

* demonstrates organizational skills.

Position

* assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;

* articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve;

* guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students;

* plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervision;

* design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem based learning and inquiry;

* partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences;

* attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees as required and maintain and improve professional competence;

* organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals;

* assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;

* develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;

* use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate;

* proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool;

* use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports.

* be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal environmental for learning;

* create a classroom environment that incorporates partners' staff members as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction;

* develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

* provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;

* work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices.

* model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish;

* contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a professional learning community (plc) model;

* use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues;

* work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the…