Physical Education Teacher

Duties

JOB GOAL:

As a Physical Education Teacher, your primary responsibility is to teach lessons on physical fitness. Using the District 124 curriculum, teachers will encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for middle school age students by leading fun, activity-based exercises that keep students engaged. In addition, provide instruction, addressing a student's individual social, emotional, academic, and physical needs. Teachers will evaluate student progress using multiple and diverse assessments.

Clear lines of communication will be maintained throughout the school community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Supports the goals, philosophy, and mission of the district, school, grade level and departmental program

* Develop a curriculum that promotes grade-level standards in physical fitness

* Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational activities

* Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

* Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, communicate objectives to the students

* Employs instructional methods and utilizes materials that are appropriate for meeting district and state standards

* Monitors & evaluates the progress & accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple and diverse assessment strategies and provides progress reports as required

* Sets, maintains, and encourages appropriate academic standards for each student

* Assists the administration in implementation of all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct

* Develops reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner

* Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations

* Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students

* Attends and participates in district, faculty, and department meetings in accordance with district policies, practices, and negotiated agreement

* Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods

* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

* Plans purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and cooperatively discusses job performance with administration

* Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate for the student

* Establishes and maintains professional relationships

* Demonstrates evidence of professional preparation and knowledge of current practice

* Contributes positively to the total school environment

* Performs duties assigned by the administration in accordance with district policies, practices, and procedures and negotiated agreement

* Performs other duties assigned

Qualifications

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

* Physical Education Endorsement

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

* Positive and supportive approach in working with students

* Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

* Bilingual preferred, other qualifications deemed necessary by the Board of Education (i.e., certifications/areas of concentration)

Salary/Benefits

Please reference the CBA Certified and Non-Certified Schedule for salary/pay information posted on our website.

Eligibility is for full-time employees:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* FSA - Healthcare and Dependent Care
* $50K life insurance policy including EAP, Identity Theft Protection, and 24 Hour Travel Assistance

* Supplemental Life Insurance

How to Apply

Complete online application.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

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ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/20/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026