Physical Education Teacher

Secondary Physical Education Teacher

Full-time Physical Education teacher at Sault Area Secondary School Position start date:
August 31, 2026 This position requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with MB and MC/MX recommended.

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Physical education certification (MB) - required Health education certification (MC/MX)- recommended Evidence of flexibility, adaptability, and problem solving. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.

Job Goals:
Develop students' physical fitness, strength, movement skills, confidence, and lifelong wellness habits through high-quality strength and conditioning and physical education instruction.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Teaching students strategies and techniques to function in a safe and orderly classroom setting while adhering to the PBIS building/district models
• Teaching students academic curricular standards approved by the Board of Education
• Plans for daily literacy integration
• Provides individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of all students
• Evaluates, using appropriate assessment practices, each pupil's growth in knowledge, skills, and attitudes in subjects being taught
• Identifies pupils' needs, differentiates instruction, and cooperates with other professional staff members to create a multi-tiered system of support
• Participates in professional learning communities and professional development. Maintains professional competence through professional learning provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Maintains records of student data, sets individual goals, and adheres to grade level/building goals
• Cooperates with school administration in providing displays and programs for the parents, school, and community, and when sponsoring activities
• Communicates with parents and school personnel on classroom learning objectives and parent involvement activities as well as pupil progress
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and sponsorship of student activities
• Maintains and builds a positive school culture

Terms of Employment:
Regular School Year - 181 days

Evaluation:
Evaluated in accordance with School Board of Education Policies

Salary and Contract Provisions Benefits per the SEA Bargaining Agreement:
Full health, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance. In addition, paid leave time and retirement.

The District We are proud to offer a diverse and enriching educational experience across our schools. Our district includes one Title I elementary school (K-5), the region's largest Title I middle school (grades 6-8), and the largest high school (grades 9-12) attached to a Career Center serving students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Our Title I Alternative High School provides a supportive environment for approximately 100 students, offering credit recovery and graduation options.

With a dedicated staff of 126 teachers, 200 support staff, and 11 administrators, we serve 1,710 students with a budget of over $30 million. Our students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests, and we meet or exceed all State Board Guidelines on curriculum, graduation requirements, class ratios, and scholastic eligibility. We offer Advanced Placement courses in four disciplines and numerous opportunities for coursework at Lake Superior State University through Early/Middle College, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment programs.

Our district is renowned for its professional learning opportunities, individual teacher coaches, and professional learning communities. New teachers receive strong mentorship and guidance, with efforts to qualify them for tuition or loan forgiveness. Sault Area Schools is a leader in computer-aided instruction, with all classrooms equipped with instructional technology. The Career Center integrates technology into many career and technical programs, including business services and drafting and design with industry-standard CAD-CAM software.

Students can choose from 13 in-house career-technical programs or additional off-campus specializations.

Join us at Sault Ste. Marie Area School District, where we are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering a supportive community for all students and staff.

The Community The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School District is located at the northernmost end of I-75 on the Canadian border in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. With its proximity to Ontario and the rivers and lakes of the Upper Peninsula, the district is known as a vacation and sports person's paradise. Encompassing 314 square miles, the District is geographically one of the largest in Michigan.

Professional planners predict that the area will continue to grow as an attractive, low-tax area for retirees and vacationers. The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan…