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

IDEA Public Schools · Hidalgo County, TX · 2 wk ago
EducationFull-time

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, to drive fitness-based student achievement and goal setting.

What We Offer

  • Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $57,500

  • Variety of stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each

  • Additional performance-based compensation

  • Hourly compensation for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned

  • A comprehensive benefits plan including:

    • Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child

    • Tuition reimbursement up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year

    • Employer-paid mental/behavioral health services

    • Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan

  • Relocation allowance if applicable

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

Skills

  • Motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities

  • Instruct students and manage student behavior in a large group setting indoors and out

  • Organize, communicate, and interact effectively with colleagues, students, and parent community members

  • Adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

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

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, we have grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. We serve over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and are on-track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college. When you join our IDEA Team and Family, you are part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where you work tirelessly to make college for all a reality.

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