Physical Education Teacher - Middle School

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Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Physical Education
Date Posted: 5/2/2025
Location: Hoover-Schrum School District 157 HOOVER SCHRUM MEMORIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 POSITION: PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the middle school (6-8) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis, and participates in all required in-service training programs.
Essential Job Functions: • Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school. • Set up equipment prior to class. • Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. • Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student. • Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria, or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields. • Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral. • Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills. • Teach safety rules related to each activity. • Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year. • May team teach with another Physical Education Teacher • Research, and order physical education and recess equipment. • Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities. • Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes. • Maintain student records following established procedures and practices. • Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards. • Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences. • Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community. • May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures. • Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students' special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P and 504 plans. • Update web site information related to the physical education program. Serve on special committees, and fulfill responsibilities of a committee member. • Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups. • Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. • Attend in-service trainings and county workshops. • Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; include class lists, and any special instructions related to students' special needs. • Supervise student Physical Education Helpers. • Create emergency lesson plans as required. • Maintain regular, on-time, attendance. • Accommodate visitors to the classroom. • Knowledge of emergency plans for the school, such as lockdown procedures. • Participate in fire drills, as required. • May be asked to become involved in community initiatives, such as Hoops for Heart, or other fitness related community activities. • May be required to move furniture out of the gymnasium to prepare for activities. • Participate in fire drills, as required. • May participate in student teacher/intern program.
Machinery, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids Used: General use of all type of gym and sports equipment.
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES • Current IL State Teaching Certification • Fulfill requirements to maintain certification • Blood borne pathogen training is offered
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of subject area. • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and presentation. • Understanding of differences in ability and differences in learning styles. • Skill in conveying information effectively to different ability levels and learning styles. • Skill in developing or selecting and using instructional methods and materials.
Collective Bargaining Agreement https://www.hsdist157.org/Downloads/Collective%20Bargaining%20Agreement%202024%20-2027-upload.pdf
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Location:
Calumet City, IL, United States
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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