Elementary School Physical Education Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
1/26/2026

Location:
Gavin Central Elementary School

Date Available:
08/17/2026
Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Students
Department: Building
Classification: Teacher - Certified
Work Year: 180 Days
Contract Dates: School Year
Evaluation: Per GEA Agreement
for information on salary and benefits

Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois License
Endorsements in content area as needed
Purpose: To develop in each student an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical
fitness, hygienic habits and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.

Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.

Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student, to the extent possible.

Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.

Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education environment.

Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.

Selects and requisitions uniforms, equipment, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

Communicates with parents and school counselors regarding student progress.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

Cooperates with school administration in providing specialty performing groups for occasions such as Gavin Involvement Group meetings, assemblies, and interscholastic athletic events. etc.

Attends staff meetings as required.

When applicable, for those approved in Adaptive Physical

Education:

• Provide a thorough assessment of physical education needs, including current motor skill and fitness levels for students served in the program.
• Write goals and objectives for IEP's
• Plan, implement, and evaluate lessons and activities for students in the program.
• Assess student progress towards objectives and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to student(s), parents and administration.
• Supervise para-educators who work with students in the adaptive physical education classes.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by an administrator.

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations…