Alternative Education PE Teacher

Alternative Education PE Teacher – 2026‑2027 School Year

Job : 10012

• Position Type: Alternative Education
• Date Posted: 3/13/2026
• Date Available: 8/2026

Title: Certified Secondary Teacher

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Additional requirements as established by the Board.

Reports To: The Secondary Building Principal

Supervises: Students, Student Teachers, Volunteers; assists the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants

Maintains liaison with parents, communicating as needed or upon request by parents or administrators.

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

• Teach in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
• Remain current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or special assignment areas.
• Comply with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board‑Employee Agreements at the school level.
• Participate on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels.
• Contribute to the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.
• Deliver instruction using sound judgment on pacing, questioning, grouping, active involvement, and direct versus indirect methods.
• Stimulate students, bring enthusiasm, and provide concern and care for the dignity of each individual.
• Develop goals and objectives based upon evaluation of student needs, aptitude, and learning styles, providing both individual and group learning experiences.
• Construct and use diagnostic, criterion‑reference, and student achievement tests; maintain and interpret records for students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.
• Control and structure the learning environment to promote self‑discipline and adherence to rules.
• Utilize the resource materials available—academic and human—within and outside of the educational plant.

Salary is based upon Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.

Contractual continuing service employees are evaluated at least once every two (2) years; non‑contractual employees are evaluated annually.

Handle work that deals mostly with people, objects, and equipment. Required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, pull, push, climb, kneel. Walk and stand 50‑75% of the shift. Recognize differences in voice and noise tones.

Supervise all students at all times, ensuring safe and appropriate activities, and be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies.

Busy and occasionally noisy environment with multiple simultaneous activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

Benefit information can be found on the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract – 2022‑2026.