What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Health / PE Teacher position at IVC District No. 321?
Position Type :
High School Teaching / Health
Date Posted : 10 / 28 / 2024
Location : IVC High School
Date Available : 08 / 06 / 2025
HS Health & Physical Educaiton Teacher
Illinois Valley Central High School
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to 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.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, physiology, 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 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.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Head and / or Assistant Coaching opportunites may be available!
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note : Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Education
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status : Exempt Learn More
