Physical Education Teacher

Northampton-Area-School-District; Newport Township (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton Area School District seeks an Anticipated Health and Physical Education Teacher for Northampton Area Middle School. The role involves planning and delivering curriculum for physical fitness, health education, and team sports to students, with emphasis on safety and student development.

The position requires a PA teaching certificate, Highly Qualified status, and ability to work with diverse learners. Strong communication and collaboration with staff and families are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education.
• Pennsylvania teaching certificate with Highly Qualified status.
• Compliance with criminal history, drug testing and health exams.
• Proficiency in English with strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Valid driver's license if travel is required.
• Knowledge of laws, data analysis, and current trends in child development.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, team sports.
• Follow curriculum and assess student progress using district standards.
• Analyze school data and adjust instruction to student needs.
• Maintain safe, respectful classroom environment and discipline as per policy.
• Develop lesson plans and collaborate with staff; communicate progress to parents.
• Provide instruction for students with diverse needs as per IEPs.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Northampton Area School District

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Physical Education
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Northampton Area Middle School
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Anticipated Physical Education Teacher position available at the Middle School. Hours are 7:09-2:50pm.

TITLE: Health and Physical Education Teacher

CATEGORY: Professional Staff

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, controls and directs classes to provide an educational program for pupils in grades K through 12

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses Bachelor's degree in physical education
• Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate and Highly Qualified status in appropriate area
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
• Possesses ability to operate a computer, all software, and other office equipment as assigned
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district
• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Data analysis, targeting instruction, and intervention services
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, team sports, and other appropriate learning activities utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education
• Conducts instruction based on the written and Board approved curriculum
• Analyzes school and individualized student data
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; supports and assists in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan; develops self-discipline, responsibility and leadership skills in the students
• Distributes, collects and grades instructional materials and tests; determines student grades
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils manage health, behavioral, social, and learning problems
• Participates in assessment and development activities, student supervision and control, and staff, parent, department and organizational meetings
• Adheres to the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission Code of Conduct
• Assesses student academic progress; communicates student progress to parents through progress reports and report cards each grading period or in case of unsatisfactory work or other instructional issues
• Provides instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, utilizing support services as required; participates in IEP meetings as appropriate
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction; identifies and adjusts instructional objectives in terms of student needs
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with site and organizational policy to provide individualized and small group, as well as whole group, instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; develops specific plans for substitutes as necessary
• Creates lesson plans that comply with PA Core Standards and/or PA Academic Standards
• Administers multiple-measure assessment tests in accordance with the testing program
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamental body movements
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to assure the safety of pupils
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
• Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Participates in meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Possesses physical agility and stamina
• Possesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY - select A, B, C or D for the Lifting & Body Movements

A B C D

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%

TRANSPORT:

• Up to 10 lbs: C
• 11 to 20 lbs: B
• Beyond 20 lbs: B

MOBILITY:

• Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the PSEA-NEA Agreement

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization