Health and Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8)

TITLE: Physical Education (5th Grade)/Health Teacher (6th-8th Grade)

Salary & Benefits Summary Per The Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Annual Salary Range for 2025-26 School Year (180 days): $39,880 - $65,000 (Dependent upon years of experience and education)
• 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
• 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• Employee Assistance Program
• A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.
• Physical Education and Middle School Health endorsement required.
• Complete required professional development to retain certification.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL (PE): To develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.

Duties And Responsibilities (pe)

• Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports using the Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Development and Health.
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and the best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists in coordinating extracurricular activities, including student performances, assemblies, and athletic events.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.
• Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Obtains knowledge of computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Organizes and coordinates work.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
  
  

JOB GOAL (Health): Develop students' awareness and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, biological functions, and the importance of hygiene and exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards good health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Health)

• Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, anatomy, and biological functions.
• Develops students' concepts in nutrition, food groups, diet, caloric intake, vitamins, and related topics.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Possess knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Possess knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Possess knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Possess knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and the best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Obtains knowledge of computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Possess ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Possess ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Possess ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal/Asst. Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

EVALUATION: Per the Central School District Evaluation Plan.