PE Teacher - IDEA Pflugerville College Prep (26-27)

Role Mission

IDEA Physical Education teachers deliver high-quality PE instruction daily in non-traditional spaces while maintaining safety, engagement, and strong routines. They implement technology into PE spaces, such as Interactive Health Technologies (IHT) heart-rate technology and the district’s structured curriculum, every day to drive fitness-based student achievement and goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations
• Plan and teach multi-grade level lessons aligned to SPARK and district PE scope and sequence with limited daily prep time
• Set up, break down, and manage equipment in spaces with limited storage; maintain an inventory and safety checklist
• Use IHT heart-rate monitors or other technology to set personal zones, monitor student effort, and conference with students on progress
• Conduct FitnessGram assessments (BOY/EOY) and use results to set class and individual goals; lead data-driven re-teach cycles
• Track and report MVPA and lesson outcomes; analyze class trends to improve instruction and equity
• Collaborate with campus teams to share space, manage student transitions, and support campus culture (e.g., crisis response and discipline as assigned)
• Communicate proactively with campus leadership regarding schedules, assemblies, and space availability; submit contingency plans
• Participate in PD and coaching cycles; contribute exemplars and peer learning artifacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required); focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health (strongly preferred)
• Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs
• State certification preferred but not required
• Physically active role with frequent lifting, moving, and setup of equipment; extended time outdoors and variable weather
• Instructional delivery in shared or limited spaces; frequent schedule changes due to assemblies, testing, or athletics
• Daily use of instructional technology (IHT) and data platforms such as (SPARK and FitnessGram) to monitor student progress

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Generous Vacation Time
• Referral Bonuses
• Professional Development
• A 403(b) Plan

What You Bring

• Competencies: Motivates students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities; instructs students and manages student behavior in a large group setting indoors and out; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members; adjusts and adapts to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Compensation

The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.

Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.