Middle School - Physical Education/Health Teacher - 2026/2027

What Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is All About...The Role of the Physical Education/Health Teacher in Deerfield 109DEERFIELD 109 - MISSIONWhere challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environments ignite curiosity.DEERFIELD 109 - VISIONWe will develop each student to be emotionally resilient, socially skilled, and academically prepared by forging connections within, across, and beyond our classrooms, and by embracing each student's uniqueness.GENERAL INFORMATIONTITLE: Middle School - Physical Education/Health TeacherDEPARTMENT: Middle SchoolLICENSURE: Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)ENDORSEMENT: Physical Education K-12 / Health K-12 or EquivalentCLASSIFICATION: CertifiedFLSA STATUS: Non-exemptREPORTS TO: Building administrationSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NonePRIOR EXPERIENCE: Student teaching, internship, or full/part-time teaching experienceEVALUATION: Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool. This includes formal observation of job performance, inclusion of informal observation data, an artifact file, student growth measures. The evaluation cycle for teachers not in continued contractual service (tenure) shall be one school year. The evaluation cycle for teachers have attained tenure in District 109 shall be three school years unless job performance is deemed as "needs improvement" or "unsatisfactory."PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of student teaching and/or internshipDATES: 2026-2027AVAILABILITY: One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-TimePLACEMENT: Shepard Middle SchoolWORK CALENDAR: TeacherQUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION:Demonstrates an understanding of current District educational objectives,Demonstrates an understanding of how current objective apply to the individual needs of the students,Relates instruction to the current district curriculum content,Demonstrates an understanding of performance objectives in the use of curriculum materials,Implements the policies of the Board of Education as directed.Holds proper certification for his/her position.PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:PlanningCreates lesson plans which demonstrate knowledge of District curriculum objectivesCreates lessons plans which are sufficient for substitute teachingPlans purposeful assignments for assistants and volunteersMakes curriculum modifications to meet varied academic needs of exceptional children based on an IEP or a 504 Plan or for identified gifted/talented studentsInstructionDemonstrates skill in execution of plansVaries level and pace of instruction to meet individual needsProvides for individual and group involvementUses variety of teaching methods, materials, and motivational techniquesDevelops appropriate assignments and related homeworkUses a variety of evaluation and assessment systems, formal and informalChecks for students' understanding of directions and expectationsHelps student see interrelationships between subject areas where appropriateCorrects and returns tests and assignments promptly with comments where appropriateGrades papers, evaluates, and provides written comments upon long term projects, and records data regarding student performanceStrives to keep students actively engaged in the lesson, uses positive reinforcementCommunicates knowledge of student progress to students and parentsUses student data to make instructional decisionsIncorporates technology into lessonsEncourages students to use technology to complete projects or lessonsDemonstrates expertise in delivering the curriculumManagementMaintains a learning atmosphereClarifies expectations regarding behavior, directions, student activities and assignmentsMaintains control and uses appropriate techniques for managing student behaviorPrepares, maintains, and submits accurate recordsPromotes respect among students and encourages them to be positive about themselves and othersTreats students with dignity and respectCommunicates concerns about student to parents and appropriate personnelMaximizes teaching timeProvides for the care and protection of school propertyUses the available resources to assist students (Pupil Services Team, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, LMC staff, etc.)CompetencyIs knowledgeable in assigned subject areasShows evidence of continued educationWorks to establish goals and develop plans for improvement of teaching skillsRelationshipsProvides students with appropriate guidance and supportActs as a positive adult role model for studentsIs accessible to help studentsMaintains positive and constructive relationships with parentsMaintains a positive and constructive relationship with colleague and administratorsAttendanceEvidences a history of good attendanceIs consistently punctual to school, class, and meetingsEvidences of history of participation in parent, student, administrative and in-service meetingsEvidences a history of participation in assigned District and student activitiesThe mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.