Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Job Summary:
1.  Teaches a comprehensive physical education program that prepares all students to actively acquire skills,
     which promote lifelong wellness, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
2.  Works to collaborate with other physical education teachers in District 68 to promote educational philosophies and practices
     aligned with national and state standards, and local program goals.
3.  Analyzes, diagnoses, and provides appropriate cues for physical activity performance to maximize student practice and
     learning on a regular basis (NASPE, 2001).
4.  Creates learning opportunities that are adapted to diverse students (NASPE, 2001).
5.  Differentiates and modifies curriculum activities to match learners' needs.
6.  Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the over-all safety of
    students.
7.  Selects, organizes and maintains physical education equipment and monitors use of outdoor school-owned property.
8.  Promotes standards of behavior that students will demonstrate in ethical, moral, and fair relationships with others within and
     beyond the school setting (NASPE, 2001).
9.  Applies authentic assessment techniques that are aligned with curriculum goals, learning experiences and student learning
     with outcomes (NASPE, 2001).
10.  Engages in personal professional development through inservice education provided by district, county and/or state.
11.  Provides perceptual motor screening for kindergarten students to assess the development of gross and fine motor skills.
12.  Communicates effectively with parents, staff and administration to monitor individual student progress.
13.  Assesses individual student needs and collaborates with faculty, administration and other professional staff members to
      promote students' social, personal and cognitive development.
14.  Cooperates with school administration in providing specialty performing groups for special occasions, such as PTA/PTO
      meetings, assemblies and interscholastic athletic events.
15.  Participates in planning curriculum incorporating current pedagogical knowledge in the development of the scope and
      sequence of curricular content (NASPE, 2001).
16.  Designs, promotes and implements curricula that challenges students to value and respect individual and cultural differences
      (NASPE, 2001).
17.  Performs such tasks and assumes such responsibilities as the principal may assign.

Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement.

Working Conditions:
Full-Time Position 

Application Procedure:
Apply online.  Upload cover letter, resume, letters of reference within application.

Selection Procedure:
Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please do not submit hard copies or contact the school or district office.