Middle School Physical Education Teacher; FTE

Openings as of 6/1/2026

Middle School Physical Education Teacher (0.6 FTE)

• Position Type:
  Teacher – Middle School / Physical Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  MIRROR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026
• Bargaining Unit: AEA
• Work Year: 185 days, 12 contract payments
• FTE:
  Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919), DOE

Physical Education teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student's ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation.

The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate.

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
  • a posted degree in physical education
  • a posted minor in physical education
  • passing Praxis Subject Assessment scores (formerly Praxis II) in either Physical
    
    Education:
    
    Content Knowledge, or Health and Physical
    
    Education:
    
    Content Knowledge
  • a certificate endorsement in physical education

• Describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
• Understand how students learn and develop, and apply that knowledge in their practice.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and other learning activities.
• Teach students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
• Know the content area and how to teach it.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Use current technology to enhance instruction, and for record‑keeping and research.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Facilitate, monitor, and assess student learning.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Create and maintain a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Display student work through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits.
• Supervise student environment, students, and volunteers.
• Partner with parents, families, and community.
• Communicate regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Participate in and contribute to the teaching profession.

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

The employee must cope with the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

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