Physical Education Teacher - Meadow Point Elementary School

Job Title: Physical Education TeacherFLSA Exemption Status: ExemptClassification Group: Cherry Creek Education AssociationSupervising Position: School Principal or designeePay Plan: Certified/LicensedPay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary ScheduleLast Updated: 03/25/2026Pay InformationBenefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Develop coursework to support effective instruction of Physical Education at the school level. Effectively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations. Daily 30% 2. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities. Daily 20% 3. Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments. Daily 10% 4. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction. Daily 10% 5. Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. Daily 5% 6. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. Daily 5% 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed. Daily 5% 8. Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Daily 5% 9. Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities. Daily 5% 10. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.N/AMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.Criminal background check and fingerprinting requiredBachelor's degreeStudent teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirementsColorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching licenseCDE endorsements in Physical Education (K-12) or equivalent to be considered in fieldHold or willing to obtain certifications in WSI, CPR, LGI and AEDBasic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.Basic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeBasic classroom management and planning skillsBasic organizational skillsIntermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skillsAbility to align curriculum and assessments with state content standardsAbility to support programs designed to increase student achievementAbility to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculumAbility and desire to work as a team memberAbility to actively participate in a Professional Learning CommunityAbility to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversityAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groupsAbility to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)Primarily works indoorsTypically a moderate noise levelProlonged standing and walkingFrequent bending and reachingOccasional lifting, pulling, and pushingSpeaking and hearingVisual concentrationEye/hand coordinationManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboardConcentrated reading/writing/mathematicsMay work outdoors when monitoring student activitiesNormal classroom environmentNormal school district environmentWork location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degreeThree (3) years of successful teaching experienceExperience working in the public sectorExperience advising school clubs/co-curricular activitiesExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement