K-5 Physical Education Teacher

Location: Buena Vista

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
Avery Parsons Elementary

Date Available:
School Year

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Elementary School K-5 Physical Education Teacher

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Physical Education Teacher at the K-5 Elementary School level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Pysical Education generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers physical education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Demonstrate skills being taught and assists students in performing skills.
• Teaches safety rules related to each activity.
• Conducts and records ongoing assessment of student physcial education progress.
• Manages preparation and setup of equipment prior to classes.
• Plans, coordinates activities outside the classroom.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate physical education equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Uses standard gym equipment appropriate for K-5 students.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to instruct students in physical education as needed.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard gym and school building environments.

Qualifications:

Certification/License: Colorado Department of Education K-12 Physical Education Teacher License
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education: Minimum Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Experience: Successful prior teaching experience in Physical Education for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Contract: 178-day based on academic calendar
Compensation: Base pay BA Step 1 on the Certified Teacher salary schedule - $50,000 (placement on the certified teacher salary schedule is based on education and experience)

FLSA Status:
Exempt