Berwyn North School District 98

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.

Job Title: PE Teacher

Classification: Certified

Primary Function:

• Creates a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise 
• Motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment 
• Discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement
• Develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction
• Analyzing data and action planning
• Consistently communicating with stakeholders 

Accountability:  Reports to Building Level Administrators & District Level Administrators

Education/Certification:

• Professional Educator’s Licence (PEL) in Physical Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education 
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Endorsements in Special Education, ESL, Bilingual Education, preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards for PE
• Thorough knowledge of instructional strategies that lead to physical fitness and health awareness
• Thorough knowledge of the content being taught
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Strong collaboration skills
• Data analysis skills
• Knowledge/implementation of restorative discipline practices
• Strong understanding of equitable classroom practices
• High expectations for all students

Other:

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:

• Salary Range:  FY26 Salary Schedule; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education.

 Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life's challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.