Anticipated Elementary Education Physical Education Teacher

Cook County SD 130; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Physical Education Teacher to inspire students in health and fitness. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and fostering positive relationships. The teacher will create a supportive learning environment, ensuring safety and inclusivity during physical activities. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Dental Insurance (MetLife)

Vision Insurance (VSP)

Life Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Mentoring Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsement in physical education.
• Ability to assess and modify instruction based on student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develops engaging lesson plans that promote physical fitness.
• Communicates frequently with families about student progress.
• Ensures a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Instructional Technology

Classroom Management

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Endorsement in Physical Education

Job description

Position Type:
Teaching/ Physical Education

Date Posted:
5/5/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
'); '08/11/2025

Develops and implements engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and promote physical fitness.

Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies in teaching physical fitness, health education, individual, and team sports.

Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging and differentiated activities that are structured to advance students’ knowledge of health and physical fitness.

Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned to the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:

• Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes;
• Evaluate each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports; and
• Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.

Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes;

Evaluate each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports; and

Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.

Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.

Maximizes the use of instructional time by:

• Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;
• Guiding instructional groups; and
• Managing classroom transitions.

Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;

Guiding instructional groups; and

Managing classroom transitions.

Enhances the learning environment by:

• Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
• Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students during physical activities.

Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and

Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students during physical activities.

Completes regular safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.

Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constructive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their skills.

Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.

Communicates frequently with families providing information about:

• The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;
• The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
• How families can participate in their students’ learning.

The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;

The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and

How families can participate in their students’ learning.

Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in physical education.

Ability to collaborate with fellow physical education teachers to plan for instruction.

Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.

Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.

Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction.

Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Starting salaryof $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule);

Salary is commensurate with education and experience;

Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;

We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District;

The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2024-2025 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide);

Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program;

Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

180 days per year – August through May/June.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Job Summary:
The physical education teacher is responsible for developing and implementing the District’s physical education curriculum that promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among students. The teacher will encourage students to participate in various physical activities to the best of their abilities and educate them on the importance of health and fitness.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and promote physical fitness.
• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies in teaching physical fitness, health education, individual, and team sports.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging and differentiated activities that are structured to advance students’ knowledge of health and physical fitness.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned to the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes;
  • Evaluate each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports; and
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
  • Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students during physical activities.
• Completes regular safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constructive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their skills.
• Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students’ learning.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in physical education.
• Ability to collaborate with fellow physical education teachers to plan for instruction.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction.
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salaryof $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule);
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience;
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District;
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2024-2025 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide);
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program;
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions:

• 180 days per year – August through May/June.
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.