Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2026/27 School Year

Purpose: The Physical Education (PE) Teacher promotes physical fitness, health, and wellness through structured exercise programs, sports, and physical activities. The PE Teacher develops and implements age-appropriate lessons that align with state and district standards while fostering students' personal, social, and emotional development. The teacher ensures a safe and engaging environment that encourages all students to participate in physical activities, promoting lifelong health and fitness habits. Reports To: Building Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Required Qualifications College/University Degree in Physical Education or a related fieldValid Kansas Teaching License with physical education certificationHealth and Innoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made) Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in the field of educationThree-plus years of teaching experience in a K-12 settingStrong knowledge of physical fitness, health, and wellness principlesExcellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skillsAbility to work with students of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levelsKnowledge of current trends in physical education and technology integration to enhance student learningExperience working with students with special needs or diverse physical abilities Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily: Develop and implement comprehensive physical education lessons that meet the needs of students of varying abilities and align with state and district standardsPlan and conduct age-appropriate physical activities and sports that build students’ motor skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanshipCreate a positive, safe, inclusive, and motivating environment, encouraging students to participate actively and reach their fitness goalsTeach students about the importance of healthy living, physical fitness, and wellnessAssess and monitor students' progress in physical fitness and skill developmentAdapt lessons and activities for students with physical, developmental, or other disabilitiesEnforce safety rules during physical activities to prevent injuries and misuse of equipmentManage and maintain physical education equipment and facilitiesCollaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents to support students' overall development and successParticipate in school-wide events, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development activitiesMaintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progressPromote positive behavior, sportsmanship, and respect among students, and manage disciplineSupervise students during physical activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.Develop and maintain effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and staffSupervise students in and around the school building, including before and after school, as assigned by the building principalReact positively to change and frequent interruptions in an educational environmentUndertake efforts that promote professional growth in alignment with the District’s vision, mission, and goals, and adhere strictly to professional ethicsEnsure that substitute teachers will have adequate direction and lesson plansReport all cases of suspected child abuse or neglectMaintain regular and consistent attendancePerform other duties as assigned by the administration Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit and stand for extended periods of timeEnter data into a computer, see and read a computer screen, and printed material with or without vision aidsHear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephoneSpeak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephonePhysical ability to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist heightBend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to work in extreme temperaturesWork both in an indoor and outdoor environment Terms of Employment: A 187-day contract under the Negotiated Agreement (pro-rated for hire date) Evaluation: Performance evaluations under the Negotiated Agreement Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.