Physical Education Teacher

Horry County Schools; Aynor (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Schools is seeking a High School Physical Education Teacher to direct and evaluate student learning in curricular and extracurricular activities. The role requires implementing standards-aligned lessons, using technology, and fostering effective communication with families.

Responsibilities include planning engaging instruction, promoting fitness literacy, ensuring student safety, and supporting the total school program under district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid or pending PE teaching certification required in SC or another state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Physical Education techniques and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology in lessons.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with safety procedures (fire extinguisher, first aid, bloodborne pathogens).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a PE program aligned to district and state goals.
• Develop purposeful and engaging lesson plans maximizing time on task.
• Use a variety of effective teaching strategies and relevant technology.
• Create grade-level appropriate PE lessons following SC standards.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and supervise students.

Skills

PE techniques

Technology proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Safety & first aid readiness

Education

Physical Education teaching certification (valid or pending)

Tools

FitnessGram usage

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Certified/ Physical Education
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Job Title: High School Physical Education Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Terms of Employment: 190 Days

Job Summary

Position requires individual to direct and evaluate the learning experiences of students in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Essential Duties

• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district and state philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Develop purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies, engage students, and maximize time on task.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies.
• Utilize relevant technology in lessons.
• Create an environment and lessons that are grade level appropriate to the South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards...
• Assume responsibility for carrying out the policies, rules, and regulations of Horry County Schools and other responsibilities as directed by the principal and program director.
• Particular types of PE instruction may call for a variance from the normal dress policy.Such instances should be the exception rather than the rule.Such dress should still be in compliance with the variations allowed by the district professional dress code for Physical Education.
• Foster effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the total school program.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students

Other Duties

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

• Valid or pending teacher certification in the area of Physical Education from South Carolina or any other state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Physical Education techniques and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation and procedure for use of fire extinguisher, first aid kit, clean-up blood-born pathogen.

Physical Requirements

• Knowledgeable of South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards.
• Trained and proficient in the pedagogy of current teaching techniques and instructional delivery
• Possess the ability to transmit Curriculum Standards and District Objectives to both small and large group settings.
• Proficient in the use of the Fitness Gram as a measure of student performance and parental communication.
• Familiar with South Carolina State Physical Education Assessment and proficient in administering the Assessment to Physical Education students.
• Committed to the health and physical wellbeing of all school children.
• Cognizant of the importance of Physical activity and nutrition in the overall development of students.
• Physical wellness is a family and community issue thatimpacts more than the individual

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those required by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are ones normally performed in a school/ PE classroom environment.

Pay Grade: 28,29,31,32,35 (Depending on Level of Education)

This job description in no way state or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.