Health​/PE

Position Title

Health and Physical Education Teacher

08/14/2026

1.0, 6 periods

• Hiring Manager:
  Lindsay Fox
• Email: lindsayfox
• Phone:

• Health Endorsements Is Required
• Physical Education endorsement is required

This position consists mostly of teaching 8th Grade Health with possibility of teaching a few periods of PE.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' awareness and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, biological functions, and the importance of hygiene and exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being;

and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness and good health.

• Develops and administers Health Education and Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of physiology, health and nutrition, physiology, anatomy, biological functions, and develops skills and abilities in physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports.
• Develops students' concepts in nutrition, food groups, diet, caloric intake, vitamins, and related topics.
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and gives appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continuously acquires professional knowledge and learns of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assemblies, and athletic events.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within physical education and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.

• Knowledge of current health education and physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Secondary education