Physical Education Teacher | JW Eater Junior High

Physical Education Teacher | JW Eater Junior High

Rantoul City School District 137, JW Eater Jr. High – Rantoul, Illinois

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $56,250 to $107,890 per year

The Physical Education Teacher will plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum. Responsibilities include developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials for all students, supervising students in various school settings, monitoring student outcomes, conducting assessments, incorporating district initiatives and maintaining accurate records. The teacher will also collaborate with administration and staff, manage classroom organization, and engage students with effective instructional strategies aligned with Common Core State Standards.

• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporates district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provides written feedback to students.
• Maintains accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
• Manages classroom organization.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participates in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (Education) or related field preferred.
• Illinois teaching certificate.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Indoor classrooms; exposure to student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to varying temperatures and mowed grass.
• Regular work attendance required.

• Heather Jacobs, Principal
• JW Eater Jr. High
• Email: hjacobs