High School Physical Education Teacher

Hiring for 2026-2027 School Year Summary: The Physical Education teacher helps educate, challenge, and inspire all learners to become contributing, responsible members of a global societyEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teaches physical education and health to students in a classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activitiesEmphasis in Strength & ConditioningInstruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school districtDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials and provided individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each studentTranslates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instructionEstablished and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroomCommunicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school programIdentifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problemsCreates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centersMaintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activitiesSelects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory recordsSupervises students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workdayAdministers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing policiesParticipates in curriculum development programs as requiredParticipates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activitiesSupervisory Responsibilities: Not applicableDirect Report: Building PrincipalQualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Education and/or Experience:Required:BA/BS degree for a college or universityMichigan Teaching CertificateMust have endorsements in Physical Education and HealthPreferred:Additional training and/or educationLanguage Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff membersMathematical Skills: Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objectsReasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsOther Skills and Abilities:Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPosition requires some periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipmentPosition requires standing, stooping, kneeling, running and walkingPosition involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 poundsPosition involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuityPosition involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboardWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the dayHudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities