Middle School Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

Arbor Park School District 145 – Arbor Park Middle School

About the role

Instructs students in physical education activities; teaches individual and team sports, health, and social/emotional skills to 5th–8th grade students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, or team sports.
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff in planning a balanced physical education program, adapting daily schedules to accommodate weather conditions.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; varies instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning styles, and ability levels; provides individualized and small-group instruction.
• Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, in cooperation with the school administration.
• Exhibits appropriate conduct in the handling of student emergencies.
• Selects and recommends requisitions for equipment and instructional supplies; instructs students in proper care and use of materials and equipment; organizes storage areas and controls use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Explicitly teaches safe use of equipment and performs safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure student safety.
• Assesses each student's progress in physical fitness skills and knowledge; prepares, documents, and communicates progress to students, parents, and school administration.
• Performs basic student attendance accounting and maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Physical Education endorsement.
• Health endorsement preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; communicates successfully with diverse populations (virtually or in-person).
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies, and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members, and staff.

Pay

Based on placement schedule per the negotiated certified staff contract (PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT).

Schedule

Full time, 7 hours/day, 180 days per school year.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and life insurance benefits with generous board-paid portions.
• Tuition reimbursement available.