Teacher - Physical Education

School Year:
2026 - 2027

Working Calendar Days:
189 Days

Salary Range:
See Certified Placement Schedule

Benefited Status:
Benefited Position - Tier 1


Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions
•    Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
•    Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. (e.g. DIBELS, AZELLA, GALILEO, Eureka Math, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
•    Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress (e.g. progress reports, report cards, phone calls, behavioral plans, etc.) for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
•    Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
•    Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
•    Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.
•    Counsels students (e.g. Essential 8, High Five, homeroom, etc.) for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
•    Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
•    Directs paraprofessionals, student teachers, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
•    Implements academic, behavior, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, 504 goals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, established guidelines, and performance standards and encouraging parent involvement.
•    Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
•    Manages student behavior in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, hallways, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
•    Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
•    Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Promethean board training, Building Safety committee, Data meetings, 504 and IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
•    Prepares a variety of written and electronic materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, emails, website, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
•    Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for