What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher - Emerson Elementary School position at School District of La Crosse?
Position Start Date
8/12/2025
Salary/Wage
Per negotiated contract
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Physical Education Teacher at Emerson Elementary School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Projected start date: August 12, 2025
Wisconsin certification 1530 Physical Education required.
Wisconsin certification 1530 Physical Education required.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
Position responsibilities:
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
- Knowledge of current practices and methodologies (i.e. life-long fitness wellness activities) in the teaching of Health Education and Physical Education.
- Knowledge of and ability to teach students with special needs.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin Standards for Health Education.
- Ability to utilize computers and other technologies, including Heart Rate Monitors, Tri-Fit Machines, etc.
Position responsibilities:
- Develops and plans instructional activities, lesson plans, and/or individual educational plans.
- Conducts classroom instruction based on established curriculum.
- Monitors student performance and behavior and takes appropriate action.
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences. Interprets student strengths, weaknesses, and/or problems a student may be experiencing in the classroom.
- Collaborates with other staff in evaluating individual student problems, approaches to instructional units, and new teaching technologies or procedures available.
- Develops student tests and evaluates results.
- Determines student grades for instructional units.
- Maintains and provides accurate records as required.
- Participates in curriculum review, staff development and/or training, and keeps abreast of information in the field of education.
- Implement Physical Fitness Assessment program.
- Completes additional tasks as required by administrators.
- Co-curricular positions - ability or interest in coaching one or more co-curricular activities.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
0
Degree
Bachelor
Licenses
- Physical Education
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
