TEACHER-PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Physical Education teacher at Heron Heights Elementary (Parkland) to foster a dynamic learning environment. The role emphasizes high expectations, critical thinking, and integrated technology to achieve student achievement gains aligned with district and state standards.

Responsibilities include implementing diverse instructional strategies, assessing student progress, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess appropriate Florida certification.
• Basic computer skills required for daily tasks.
• Bilingual skills preferred to support diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor student progress using traditional and alternative assessment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders to support learning.
• Engage in continuous professional improvement for self and school.
• Promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking in students.
• Use instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, and needs.
• Fulfill contracts and adhere to ethics and regulations of Florida education.
• Create a positive learning environment supporting intellectual, personal, and social development.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter and maintain classroom management.

Skills

State of Florida certification

Computer skills

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: TEACHER-PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY

Posting Start Date: 9/14/26

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Requisition ID:24641

Work Location:HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

City:PARKLAND

POSITION GOAL

To create and maintain a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning by infusing critical thinking skills, application skills, interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process, resulting in measurable student achievement gains for all students in order to meet district and state standards.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below:

• Assessment
  • Use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Communication
  • Use effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Critical Thinking
  • Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluate thinking capabilities of students.
• Diversity
  • Use appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Ethics and Regulations
  • Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to code of ethics and principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida and assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district board regulations.
• Human Development and Learning
  • Use an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Knowledge Subject Matter
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
• Learning Environments
  • Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
• Planning
  • Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Role of the Teacher
  • Work with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.
• Technology
  • Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• ESOL Requirement
  • Complete the training and obtain the endorsement outlined in state board of education rules and/or guidelines if assigned Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.
• Record Keeping
  • Keep school records and prepare and submit such reports as may be required by law, by regulations of the State Board or School District.
• Property
  • Account for all other school property (keys, records, reports, personal computers, etc.) To the principal of the school or to the superintendent as may be prescribed by regulations of the state board and of The School Board of Broward County.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
  • Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate State of Florida certification.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills preferred.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 andsearch by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-010

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Advertisement Window: 09/14/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 196 Day Cal

Classification: Exempt