TEACHER PE/ APE (0.9 PE/ 0.1 APE)

Position Type:Teacher Elementary/Physical EducationDate Posted:5/4/2026Location:Liberty ElementaryDate Available:08/24/2026Closing Date:Until FilledPosition / Title: Elementary Physical Education TeacherBargaining Unit: ETADepartment/Location: Student Wellness/Elementary SchoolsCalendar Days: 184Reports To: Building PrincipalJD Revision Date: 02/19/2025Supervises: K-5 Students in Physical EducationFunction / Position SummaryElgin U-46 Elementary Physical Educators are results-driven educators with experience in, and commitment to implementing a standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions. They are proven managers of classrooms who have established a culture of learning for all students with the effective implementation of strategies, structure, and high expectations to achieve measurable academic, physical and social emotional success.Job Duties / ResponsibilitiesAssume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all studentsImplement and modify K-5 standards-based U-46 physical education curriculum and assessmentsAssesses student's skills, knowledge and abilities pertaining to physical education for the purpose of providing formal and informal feedback to students, parents, administration and state reporting.Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage all studentsUses assessment and observation to identify students' physical, behavioral and cognitive needs to support the development and implementation of IEP goals and data trackingVast knowledge of specialized equipment and instructional strategies to support inclusion in general education physical educationDevelop lessons, assessments and rubrics aligned to U-46 K-5 curriculumManages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment for all studentsCommunication and collaboration with parents and classroom teachersParticipates in a variety of training, meetings and professional development for the purpose of gathering information to improve teaching and learning.Provide administration directed instructional support or intervention if content specific minutes do not meet the specials instructional minutes target. This would be designated as "owed time."EducationBachelor's degree requiredProfessional Educator License (PEL) with Physical Education endorsement (K-9, PrK-12 or K-12) requiredAdapted PE Approval requiredPEL with endorsement in Health Education preferredExperience working with students in adaptive PE preferredExperience / KnowledgeDevelop and implement a variety of assessments and data to refine instructional practicesModifies curriculum, instruction, and equipment based on individual student needsAble to assess individual student growth in physical, social, emotional and cognitive areas within the physical education classroom.Assessment, and development of IEP goals aligned to physical education curriculum and data tracking systemEnsure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functionsDevelop and maintain a positive, engaging classroom cultureImplementation of technology into the physical education classroom for student and teacher use during activity and assessmentAbility to adapt to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups, setting priorities, building collaborative relationships and implementing effective lessons in a variety of settingsUsing movement as an intervention and/or strategy to support students' academic/behavioral successPhysical DemandsThe job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling light to heavy objects or students. The job requires 95% standing/walking and 5% sitting when not with students.Must be able to provide own transportation between teaching assignments dailyWork in a variety of settings, gym, outside, multipurpose room or classroomWork in in a variety of settings with varied temperatures, lighting and groundTerms of EmploymentThis is a 10-month position (184 days).Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.The starting salary for this role is $60,689. Attachment(s):ETA Benefits Sheet.pdfETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf