Middle School Physical Education​/Health Education Teacher

Middle School Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Physical Education

Arbor Park School District 145
School: Arbor Park Middle School
Position: Middle School Physical Education/Health Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Job Description: Instructs students in physical education activities in a school; teaches individual and team sports, health, and social/emotional skills

Requirements: Must have valid Illinois PEL with PE Endorsementand Health Endorsement preferred

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, or team sports to 5-8th grade students
• Instructs students in
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff in planning a balanced physical education program, adapting daily schedules to accommodate weather conditions
• Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; varies instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning styles, and ability levels; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, in cooperation with the school administration
• Exhibits appropriate conduct in the handling of student emergencies
• Selects and recommends requisitions for equipment and instructional supplies; instructs students in proper care and use of materials and equipment; organizes storage areas and controls use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse
• Explicitly teaches safe use of equipment and performs safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students
• Assesses each student's progress in physical fitness skills and knowledge; prepares, documents, and communicates progress to students, parents, and school administration
• Performs basic student attendance accounting and maintains and submits upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals when appropriate
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by principal

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; communicates successfully with diverse populations (virtually or in-person)
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies, and child abuse/neglect
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff

Based on placement schedule per the negotiated certified staff contract:

PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT

Position is full time, 7 hours/day, 180 days per school year

• Full medical, dental and life insurance benefits available with generous board paid portions.
• Tuition reimbursement is also available.