Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Herscher Unit 2 Limestone Middle School – Kankakee, Illinois.

Position Type: Full‑Time / School Year

Salary: $41,333

To provide instruction that focuses on the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students, supervising them under direct or indirect control.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon the immediate supervisor’s request.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., communicating them to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs and capacities of the students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Adhere to the published policies and procedures of the district.
• Assess students’ accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Work cooperatively with other school personnel to identify, diagnose, and remediate students with specialized needs.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress as needed.
• Make all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, maintaining order fairly and justly.
• Make reasonable provisions for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as provided by contract.

• Valid Illinois teaching license appropriate for the assigned grade level and/or subject area.
• Experience or preference for driver’s education and/or health education.

• Coaching opportunities possible.