Physical Education/Health Long-term Substitute (High School)

Ladue School District; Ladue (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladue School District seeks a Physical Education/Health Long-term Substitute at Ladue Horton Watkins High School to cover January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027. The teacher will deliver engaging PE and health instruction, promote a safe learning environment, and manage facilities and equipment.

The candidate should have Missouri teaching certification in PE and/or Health; substitute certification is the minimum, with higher rates for certified/retired teachers.

Qualifications

• Focus on safe, active learning environment.
• Ability to design and deliver health and physical education activities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and risk management.
• Plan and assess student progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe, supportive, and active learning environment.
• Designs and delivers learning activities promoting health, wellness, lifelong fitness, movement concepts and healthy decision-making.
• Instructs students on physical fitness techniques, sportsmanship, health literacy, and safety procedures in classroom and athletic settings.
• Supervises and maintains gym equipment, athletic spaces, and health classroom resources to ensure safety and proper facility care.
• Maximizes assessment strategies to measure student growth and understanding of health and physical education concepts.
• Collaborates with staff members and participates in departmental, faculty, and committee meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Health instruction

Assessment strategies

Collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Missouri Teaching Certification in Physical Education and/or Health

Active Substitute Certification

Job description

Physical Education/Health Long-term Substitute (High School) JobID: 1664

• Position Type:
  Certified/ Teacher
• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026
• Location:
  Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
• Closing Date:
  11/29/2026

Physical Education/Health Long-term Substitute (High School)

This position is for a long term substitute providing coverage from January 4, 2027 - May 28, 2027.

Essential Functions:

• Promotes a safe, supportive, and active learning environment conducive to physical activity, health instruction, individualized guidance, and group collaboration.
• Designs and delivers learning activities that promote personal health, wellness, lifelong fitness habits, movement concepts, and healthy decision‐making skills.
• Instructs students on physical fitness techniques, sportsmanship, health literacy, and safety procedures in both classroom and athletic settings.
• Supervises and maintains gym equipment, athletic spaces, and health classroom resources to ensure student safety and proper facility care.
• Maximizes assessment strategies to measure student growth, skill development, and understanding of health and physical education concepts.
• Collaborates with staff members and participates in departmental, faculty, and committee meetings.

Education and/or Experience:

• Missouri Teacher Certification in Physical Education and/or Health preferred
• Active Substitute Certificationis the minimal requirement

Compensation:

The daily rate for individuals with a substitute certification is $175/day. There is a higher rate for certified, retired teachers.

The Ladue School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to district programs may be directed to Title IX coordinator, 9703 Conway Road, St. Louis MO 63124; telephone number 314-994-7080.