Teacher, Physical Education

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District in Columbus, Georgia is hiring a Physical Education Teacher to deliver district-approved curriculum, track student progress, and foster leadership and teamwork in a safe learning environment. The position supports students across grades through engaging activities, collaboration with PE staff, and providing feedback to families and administrators about goals and achievements.

Position details include 190 work days and location to be determined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in job related field.
• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Physical Education.
• Experience: None

Responsibilities

• Develops students' physical skills and abilities by implementing district approved curriculum.
• Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes.
• Develop students' leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills.
• Provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Cooperates with school administration in providing specialty performing groups for special occasions and field day events.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the work day.
• Selects and requisitions supplies and maintains inventory records.
• Meets certification and accreditation standards.
• Meets expectations according to the regular elementary teacher job description.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Student management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility in Physical Education

Job description

Teacher, Physical Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5533299

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher, Physical Education

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

190

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.....CURRENT MCSD TEACHERS WILL NEED TO APPLY TO THE TRANSFER APPLICATION.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Develops students' physical skills and abilities by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing students' leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field

2. Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Physical Education

3. Experience: None

4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Assembles and maintains equipment such as volleyball, soccer, badminton, etc.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student, to the extent feasible; teaches physical education classes for exceptional students.
• Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, contribution in sports competition, and social skills; communicates with parents and school staff on students' progress; identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Cooperates with school administration in providing specialty performing groups for special occasions, attends PTA meetings and assemblies; supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day; conducts an annual field day event.
• Selects and requisitions supplies, equipment, and instructional aids in concert with county guidelines, and maintains accurate inventory records.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Evaluates student progress in terms of the objectives of the course and grade taught.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Meets certification and accreditation standards.
• Meets expectations according to the regular elementary teacher job description.
• Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Shirley , Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]