2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Physical Education - Elementary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 60,583 - 84,868; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking a Elementary Physical Education Teacher for Twin Lakes Elementary. The role requires delivering the district's educational program by teaching academics, social and motor skills in accordance with state and district standards.

The position entails planning and delivering PE curricula, supervising students, communicating with parents and staff, and maintaining equipment and records.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.
• BA degree and NM teaching license (or ability to obtain) and an endorsement for Physical Education; CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan physical education program to promote development of students' physical attributes and social skills.
• Teach individual and team sports to students, using knowledge of sports techniques and physical capabilities.
• Instruct and referee games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
• Prepare, administer, and correct tests, and record results; keep attendance and grade records.
• Confer with students, parents, and school counselor to resolve student problems.
• Select, store, order, issue and inventory equipment used in physical education.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education field

Job description

Title: Teacher Physical Education Elementary

Work Location: Twin Lakes Elementary

Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length: 194 Days

Minimum Salary: $60,583.00

Maximum Salary: $84,868.00

To deliver the District educational program by teaching students academic, social and motor skills according to State and District education standards and other appropriate agencies, and to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Principal or assignee.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical clerical, and volunteer staff.

Essential Function Statements

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan physical education program to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.
• Prepare course objectives and outline from state and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Teach individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
• Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
• Instruct individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements.
• Teach and demonstrate the use of gymnastic and training apparatus such as trampolines and weights.
• Prepare, administer, and correct tests, and record results.
• Assign lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to age-appropriate learning.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by District.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional and activity purposes; operate and care for various audio-visual equipment; operate various office machines to prepare materials.
• Confer with students, parents, and school counselor to resolve student problems.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education program.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Perform all teaching competencies are required by the District/State.
• Teacher students with disabilities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience And Training Guideline

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate educational field.

Licensure & Certificates: Applicants must have BA degree and possess or have ability to obtain a NM teaching license (New Mexico has an alternative licensure program for applicants who possess a BA degree or higher) and an endorsement for Physical Education; a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Full and complete job descriptions are available from the Personnel Department.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All Applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluation of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.