Middle School Physical Education Teacher

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Ames Middle School is seeking a Physical Education Teacher focused on teaching strength and conditioning classes to 7th and 8th grade students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Summary
Under the general supervision of the school principal, the physical education teacher is the primary instructional delivery for student health and wellness, and fitness and growth. The educator collaborates with school team members and provides strategies and supports for increasing student movement and fitness within the regular classroom.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the content, discipline, and related pedagogy as demonstrated through the quality of the design and facilitation of lessons and the ability to align instruction with Iowa Physical Education Standards, College and Career Readiness Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm with a genuine passion for teaching all learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a student-centered classroom.
• Facilitates student's physical, cognitive and social and emotional learning through lessons designed to sequentially develop skills appropriate to their ability and confidence levels.
• Provides engaging, fun, and effective instruction that helps build a health and wellness foundation for students.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness using the Iowa Core Standards.
• Implements Iowa Core Standards with rigor, purpose, and planning.
• Provides maximum participation for all students; differentiates as needed to ensure all students experience success.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops engaging and effective lesson plans and supplementary materials.
• Provides ongoing formative feedback to students.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset individually and supports this development with all students.
• Communicates in developmentally appropriate ways through a humane, sensitive approach that clearly communicates that every student, regardless of ability, can succeed and will benefit from a physically active, healthy lifestyle.
• Implements and supports district and school-wide programs to include Professional Learning Communities and RULER.
• Collaborates with school team members in a professional learning teams in providing ideas and support to increase health and wellness, movement and activity within the classroom.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment, field, and pool areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records to include report cards, attendance records, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as appropriate by level and assigned by supervisor.
• Communicates with parents, school counselors and administrator on student progress.
• Focuses on making learning visible through effective student engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, K-8 or 5-12 physical education endorsement required.
• Strength coach certification preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assigned.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Effective problem-solving techniques in dealing with concerns or issues.
• Ability to work effectively as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
• Observation of all District policies and procedures.
• Creates a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and families.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds.
• Frequent standing.
• Occasional bending, squatting, or sitting.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO, sick leave, family sick leave
• IPERS Retirement

Closing Date: Internal candidates 4/21/2026; external candidates 4/29/2026.

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Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1675
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