High School Physical Education Teacher

Worth County Schools Physical Education Teacher Job Description MULTIPLE COACHING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Physical Education

Date Posted: 2/10/2026

Location: Worth County High School

Date Available: 07/2026

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia teaching certificate in physical education
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Reports To: Principal and Athletic Director

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of physical education activities, as well as instructs pupils in the alcohol and drug awareness program.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning for conduct, discipline, and grading.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; teaches physical education classes for handicapped pupils as necessary.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and safety checks on equipment and fields to ensure student safety.
• Manages the issue, use and storage of all school owned instructional texts, supplies, and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in sports participation.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.
• Selects, requisitions and inventories supplies, equipment, and instructional aids in concert with approved procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress; identifies pupil needs and assists other professional staff in helping pupils solve problems supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs; coaches at least two extracurricular athletic activities, if required to do so.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitates students' use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Plan, using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Analyze and use student learning data to inform planning.
• Promote student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.
• Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources effectively to enhance student learning.
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission; participate in professional growth opportunities and contribute to the profession.
• Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established state and local school board policies, regulations, and practices.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Perform, professionally and efficiently, other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Terms of Employment: 190 day position. Salary based on board approved certified teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal or designee.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:25:52 PM CST.