2026-2027 Secondary - HS Teacher - Physical Education/ACT Prep

Position Summary

Creating a flexible program based on subject matter taught, and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties

• Teaches physical education (Physical Fitness, Health Education, etc.) to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Job Specifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)
• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Health; Physical Education/Health/Safety; Biological Sciences; Biology; Anatomy and Physiology.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.