Health/PE Teacher

Jackson Middle School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Middle School in South Bend, Indiana, is hiring a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our team immediately. The role requires leading an integrated health/PE course, delivering standards-based instruction, and maintaining strong family communication.

The position is full-time with duties aligned to district policies and IEP/504 accommodations where applicable. The candidate must hold an Indiana teacher license in health and physical education and be highly qualified in both

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license in health and physical education.
• Be highly qualified in both Health and Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and engaging instruction and assessment to students daily.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and physical education and promote mastery for diverse students.
• Establish a welcoming, motivating classroom and professional teacher-student relationships.
• Effectively manage student behavior and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents about attendance, behavior, and performance.
• Offer accommodations for IEPs/504 plans.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and administration.
• Be organized, punctual, and thorough in duties and meetings.
• Follow laws and district policies related to duties.
• Possess qualifications to perform duties as outlined in the special qualifications.

Skills

Instruction & assessment

Subject knowledge

Questioning strategies

Classroom management

Communication with parents

IEP/504 accommodations

Education

Indiana teaching license (Health & Physical Education)

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp Jackson Middle School - South Bend, In, Indiana

This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp

Job Details

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Health and Physical Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The class schedule will include sections of a course that integrates both Health and Physical Education in one year-long course. The specific class schedule will be determined on a yearly basis. There are unique duties and qualifications for this position.

DUTIES:

Teachers will be expected to:

• Provide effective and engaging instruction and assessment to students on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of subject area and implement strategies to guide all students towards mastery within a diverse student population. This includes facilitating active student participation and utilizing effective questioning strategies that engage all students.
• Establish a classroom environment that welcomes, motivates, and meets the unique needs of a diverse student population. Develop positive and professional teacher-student relationships.
• Effectively manage student behavior and maintain a classroom that is safe, conducive to student learning, and consistent with district and school policies regarding student behavior.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, and performance in a way that builds relationships and positively impacts student outcomes.
• Motivate students to perform and produce to their highest ability level and provide individual assistance to students. Provide accommodations consistent with students’ IEPs or 504 plans.
• Communicate openly and professionally with fellow teachers and administration.
• Be organized, punctual, professional, and thorough with all assigned duties, meetings, and responsibilities.
• Follow all laws and district policies related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Possess the qualifications necessary to perform all the duties unique to this position as outlined in the special qualifications section below.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid Indiana teacher license in health and physical education and be highly qualified in both.

Position Type: Full-Time