Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2026/27 School Year

MacArthur Elementary School; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

MacArthur Elementary School in Fort Leavenworth, KS, seeks an Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2026/27 school year. The role focuses on promoting fitness and wellness through structured PE lessons aligned with state and district standards.

The teacher will create engaging activities, monitor progress, and collaborate with staff and parents to support student growth while maintaining a safe, motivating learning environment.

Qualifications

• College/University Degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• Valid Kansas Teaching License with physical education certification.
• Health and Immunization Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physical education lessons meeting the needs of diverse students and aligning with standards.
• Plan age-appropriate activities and sports to build motor skills, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Create a positive, safe, inclusive environment that motivates students to participate.
• Assess and monitor students' fitness progress and skill development.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support student growth and success.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and progress.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Degree in Physical Education

Job description

Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2026/27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953195

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2026/27 School Year

Purpose: The Physical Education (PE) Teacher promotes physical fitness, health, and wellness through structured exercise programs, sports, and physical activities. The PE Teacher develops and implements age-appropriate lessons that align with state and district standards while fostering students' personal, social, and emotional development. The teacher ensures a safe and engaging environment that encourages all students to participate in physical activities, promoting lifelong health and fitness habits.

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• College/UniversityDegree inPhysical Education or a related field
• Valid Kansas Teaching Licensewith physical education certification
• Health and Innoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in the field of education
• Three-plus years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting
• Strong knowledge of physical fitness, health, and wellness principles
• Excellent communication,classroom management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with students of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels
• Knowledge of current trends in physical education and technology integration to enhance student learning
• Experience working with students with special needs or diverse physical abilities

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Develop and implement comprehensive physical education lessons that meet the needs of students of varying abilities and align with state and district standards
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate physical activities and sports that build students’ motor skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Create a positive, safe, inclusive, and motivating environment, encouraging students to participate actively and reach their fitness goals
• Teach students about the importance of healthy living, physical fitness, and wellness
• Assess and monitor students' progress in physical fitness and skill development
• Adapt lessons and activities for students with physical, developmental, or other disabilities
• Enforce safety rules during physical activities to prevent injuries and misuse of equipment
• Manage and maintain physical education equipment and facilities
• Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents to support students' overall development and success
• Participate in school-wide events, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development activities
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress
• Promote positive behavior, sportsmanship, and respect among students, and manage discipline
• Supervise students during physical activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and maintain effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Supervise students in and around the school building, including before and after school, as assigned by the building principal
• React positively to change and frequent interruptions in an educational environment
• Undertake efforts that promote professional growth in alignment with the District’s vision, mission, and goals, and adhere strictly to professional ethics
• Ensure that substitute teachers will have adequate direction and lesson plans
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Enter data into a computer, see and read a computer screen, and printed material with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height
• Bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures
• Work both in an indoor and outdoor environment

Terms of Employment: A 187-day contract under the Negotiated Agreement (pro-rated for hire date)

Evaluation: Performance evaluations under the Negotiated Agreement

Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,500 to $97,135 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Hollister , Assistant Director of HR
• USD 207 Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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