Physical Education​/Health Teacher​/Head Jr. Girls Volleyball-SY

Physical Education/Health Teacher/Head Jr. Girls Volleyball -  SY

West Memphis School District – West Junior High – West Memphis, Arkansas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5557977 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Report To: Building Principal/Athletic Director

The secondary Health and Physical Education teacher must possess a strong background in health and physical education content. Provide a variety of physical activities in a safe and orderly environment to improve students’ health and wellness as a lifelong goal.

• Teach physical education and health skills and concepts to grades 7–8 learners in accordance with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks for physical education and health wellness and leisure.
• Utilize curriculum and pacing guides, adopted course of study and other materials in planning lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Participate in yearly curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely manner.
• Assess students’ accomplishments on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Create a class and school environment that focuses on maintaining physical and emotional health as a lifelong goal.

• Abide by state statutes, code of ethics, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators and supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education (e.g., instructional technology).
• Coach players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Assess players’ skills, monitor players during competition and practice.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competition.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
• Submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participate in special activities such as parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Coach Jr. High Volleyball.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must hold or be eligible to receive a valid Arkansas Teaching License with Grade 7–12 Certification in Health Wellness and Leisure;
Coaching endorsement.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Coaching, Classroom Teacher >
Physical Education

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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