Physical Education Teacher​/Head Jr. Boys Basketball-SY

Physical Education Teacher/Head Jr. Boys Basketball –  SY

Location: West Memphis School District Wonder Junior High – West Memphis, Arkansas

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 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 in order to improve students’ health and wellness as a lifelong goal.

• Teaches physical education skills and concepts to grades 7-8 learners in accordance with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks for physical education and health wellness and leisure.
• Utilizes 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 the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Create a class and school environment that focus 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 with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Assess player’s 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 towards 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 to include 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 Boys Basketball.
• 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.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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