Physical Education Teacher - JW Eater Junior High

Physical Education Teacher – JW Eater Junior High ()

Position Type:
Licensed Secondary Teaching – 6th thru 8th/ Physical Education

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the teacher will plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field. Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plan, organize and provide instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administer informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporate district initiatives within instruction.
• Evaluate student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Provide written feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non‑instructional purposes.
• Manage classroom organization.

• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Plan and demonstrate practices reflecting knowledge of content, prerequisite relationships and instructional practices.
• Seek knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs.
• Develop instructional outcomes of appropriate rigor suitable for students, including multiple learning activities and assessment methods.
• Leverage available resources to enhance own knowledge and student learning.
• Coordinate knowledge of content, students, and resources to design learning experiences aligned with instructional outcomes and Common Core Standards.
• Ensure lesson/ unit has clear structure and engages students.
• Align assessment plan with instructional outcomes and standards.
• Interact with students in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Develop classroom culture focused on learning engagement.
• Manage instructional groups and materials consistently following routines.
• Monitor behavior and respond to misbehavior appropriately and respectfully.
• Ensure classroom safety and accessibility, appropriate arrangement, effective use of resources.
• Communicate instructional purpose clearly; explain directions and procedures.
• Use high‑quality questions/prompts to elicit thoughtful responses.
• Align lessons with outcomes, standards, and pacing.
• Use assessments to support instruction, provide timely feedback.
• Modify lessons when needed and adapt to student questions and interests.
• Reflect on lessons and suggest improvements.
• Communicate with families and engage them in instruction.
• Participate in professional community and school/district events.
• Maintain positive relations with colleagues, administrators, parents.
• Engage in professional development and share information.
• Accept and act upon feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
• Demonstrate ethics and professionalism.
• Supervise students or aid supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Effectively communicate with parents, colleagues, administration and educational community.
• Instruct students effectively and capably.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology effectively.

• Indoor classrooms: student noise, lawn mowing, music, food odors, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips: temperature variations and mowed grass.
• Regular work attendance.

• Stand – X
• Walk – X
• Sit – X
• Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle).

For questions or more information about these positions please contact Heather Jacobs | Principal hjacobs