PE​/Health Teacher - Anticipated SY

Job Description

Job Title:

PE/Health Teacher

Location:

District - Elementary

Class

Title:

Regular - Non Exempt - WTA

Effective Date: 08/03/2026

Salary Range: $51,181.58 - $95,726.51

FTE: .08

Support the educational process by creating an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes an understanding of healthy body function, physical activity, and wellness. Inspire elementary students to participate in movement and exercise by fostering enthusiasm, building confidence, and making activities fun and accessible. Establish clear routines and positive expectations that encourage cooperation, respect, and active participation while supporting each student's growth and success.

• Develop curriculum expectation tables based on state and local standards and physical education best practices from professional organizations like SHAPE America.
• Plans and delivers lessons consistent with the district's physical education curriculum.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Work with students individually when necessary to assess fitness and health progress, improve performance levels, and achieve overall physical education success.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates and monitors students' academic progress as well as their social development.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents and guardians to support student success.
• Work with colleagues and department heads to coordinate curriculum goals.
• Grade students on participation, best effort, and knowledge of the curriculum.
• Stay current with state and local standards for physical education curriculum, fitness, and nutrition expectations.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience is required.
• Education:
  • Bachelor degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Appropriate RIDE Certification required in the subject area teaching.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate a variety of physical activities, including sports, fitness exercises, and movement skills.
  • Ability to work both indoors (gymnasium) and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Visual and auditory ability to monitor student safety and engagement in a dynamic environment.