Physical Education-Health Teacher

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Romulus Community Schools seeks a Physical Education/Health Teacher for grades 6-8. The role requires a Michigan K-12 PE endorsement and a focus on healthy living, mastery learning, and engaging activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PE team to align with district goals, develop lesson plans, manage equipment, and monitor student progress in a supportive, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-12 endorsement in Physical Education – MB and Health - MA.
• Major or Minor in Specified Content Area and MTTC test passed.
• Experience teaching in a multicultural setting and using diverse intervention strategies.
• Familiar with Best Practice and Procedures for Physical Education to establish a quality Middle School Physical Education / Health Program.
• Experience with Mastery Learning / OBE Outcome strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Education and Healthy Living instruction to Middle School Students in Grades 6 - 8.
• Develop an appropriate PE / Healthy Living program that will expose students to a variety of age appropriate physical activities that will promote physical and mental growth and development.
• Set program goals / objectives to develop a quality Elementary School PE / Healthy Living Program that promotes healthy lifestyle choices, now and into the future.
• Develop lesson plans that support School Improvement Goals.
• Establishes a cooperative and supportive relationship with all students.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Fosters and maintains positive / collaborative relationships with parents / guardians of students.
• Work collaboratively with the Elementary and High School PE Teachers to further develop and expand the District's PE / Health curriculum and program.
• Demonstrates and maintains "total school and community" awareness in working with students, parents, administration, teaching staff and community members.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and district PE / Health staff for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Monitor student progress, adjust and provide accommodations to curriculum and instruction to support academic achievement.
• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan and guide instruction and to inform the learner of their growth.
• Completes and maintains student attendance, academic records / gradebook, documentation and record keeping in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
• Ability to apply knowledge of PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with Departmental colleagues, ancillary staff, Administration, parents, and building staff.
• Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the school staff.
• Work to further develop the Physical Education / Health curriculum and program and seek innovative, engaging and motivating instructional approaches.
• Manage equipment / inventory in the PE classroom.
• Contributes and participates in efforts related to building and District Goals.
• Perform other duties as may be related to the position.

Skills

Multicultural communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Technology integration

Collaboration with staff

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-12 Endorsement in Physical Education – MB and Health - MA

Major or Minor in Specified Content Area (MTTC tested)

Experience with multicultural teaching

Job description

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Physical Education
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Date Available:
  Immediate
• District:
  Romulus Community Schools

POSITION TITLE: Physical Education/Health Teacher

PAY SCHEDULE: As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Experience

EFFECTIVE: Immediate

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-12 endorsement in Physical Education – MB and Health - MA.
• Major or Minor in Specified Content Area – (Minor must have passed the Specified Content Area - MTTC Test).
• Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple intervention strategies with individuals and groups.
• Familiar with Best Practice and Procedures for Physical Education to establish a quality Middle School Physical Education / Health Program.
• Experience with Mastery Learning / OBE Outcome strategies.
• Experience with technology and multimedia to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Training and/or knowledge of Professional Learning Communities, preferred.
• Willingness to be actively involved in the school improvement process.

Ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Physical Education and Healthy Living instruction to Middle School Students in Grades 6 - 8.
• Develop an appropriate PE / Healthy Living program that will expose students to a variety of age appropriate physical activities that will promote physical and mental growth and development.
• Set program goals / objectives to develop a quality Elementary School PE / Healthy Living Program that promotes healthy lifestyle choices, now and into the future.
• Develop lesson plans that support School Improvement Goals.
• Establishes a cooperative and supportive relationship with all students.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Fosters and maintains positive / collaborative relationships with parents / guardians of students.
• Work collaboratively with the Elementary and High School PE Teachers to further develop and expand the District's PE / Health curriculum and program.
• Demonstrate and maintain "total school and community" awareness in working with students, parents, administration, teaching staff and community members.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and district PE / Health staff for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Monitor student progress, adjust and provide accommodations to curriculum and instruction to support academic achievement.
• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan and guide instruction and to inform the learner of their growth.
• Completes and maintains student attendance, academic records / gradebook, documentation and record keeping in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
• Ability to apply knowledge of PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with Departmental colleagues, ancillary staff, Administration, parents, and building staff.
• Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the school staff.
• Work to further develop the Physical Education / Health curriculum and program and seek innovative, engaging and motivating instructional approaches.
• Manage equipment / inventory in the PE classroom.
• Contributes and participates in efforts related to building and District Goals.
• Perform other duties as may be related to the position.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Physical Demands:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Theemployeemustoccasionallystoop,bend,kneel,crouch,reachandtwistwhileperformingtheirjobduties.
• Theemployeemustbeabletoliftandmoveupto25poundsinsupplieswhichrequiresbending,stooping,lifting, and reaching.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• Theemployeemayhavetopushand/orpulllighttomoderateamountsofweight.
• Theemployeemustbeabletouseandoperateavarietyofofficeequipment requiringrepetitivehandmovement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• Theemployeemustusehandsandarmstomanipulateobjects.
• Theemployeewillhaveextensiveverbalcommunicationwithadministrators,staff,students, parents,&gueststo communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• Theemployeemustusekeyboards,tools,andothercontrols.
• Theemployeemustsitandstandforprolongedperiodsoftime.
• Theemployeemusthavenormalvisionandhearingwithorwithoutaid.
• Theemployeemustbeabletomoveabouttheassignedworklocationduringtheday.

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhileperforming the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents / guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.