PE Teacher #ESC

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Position:
Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Start Date:

August 24, 2026 End Date:
June 5, 2027

Schedule:

35 hours/week Position Type:
Contract Must-Have Qualification Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Physical Education endorsement Elementary PE certification is specifically required Role Summary The PE Teacher will provide physical education instruction to elementary students, focusing on physical fitness, health, movement, sports, coordination, teamwork, and positive social and emotional development. Key Responsibilities Teach physical education, fitness, health, rhythms/dance, and individual/team sports. Adapt instruction for individual students and small groups.

Demonstrate sports skills, movement strategies, and physical activities. Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. Monitor student progress and physical skill development. Communicate with parents, counselors, and other school staff. Maintain PE equipment, inventory, and safety standards. Participate in curriculum development, faculty committees, school activities, and events. Physical Requirements This is a physically demanding elementary PE role. The teacher must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb/balance, and regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs, frequently up to 100 lbs, and occasionally more than 100 lbs.