Physical Education Teacher (Elementary) (2026-2027 SY - General Pool)

This is a Licensed Secondary 10-month, 195-day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal. Currently, openings are available at Samuel Tucker Elementary School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (required); Master's Degree (preferred).
• Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or Post-Graduate License with an endorsement in Health & Physical Education - PreK-12, or eligibility to obtain the license with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs and subject-specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, achievements, and methods for improvement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives supporting the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student workers to address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in various educational environments (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain student safety and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Pay

Step placement and salary for this position are determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale.

Requirements

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Must follow public health safety and health protocols.