Health and PE Teacher - Middle School

Job Descrition:

• Plan and deliver effective health and physical education instruction for students in grades 6-8.
• Create a safe, respectful, structured learning environment for all students.
• Teach students the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices related to physical activity, nutrition, mental and emotional wellness, personal safety, and overall well-being.
• Provide physical education experiences that promote fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, and lifelong physical activity.
• Collaborate with grade-level, content-area, and school teams as part of a professional learning community.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
• Support school-wide expectations for student behavior, attendance, academic effort, and positive school culture.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
• Supervise students appropriately in classrooms, gyms, locker rooms, outdoor spaces, and other instructional settings.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent conferences, and other school-related responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure.
• Licensure or certification appropriate for middle school health and physical education instruction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health education, physical education, adolescent development, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with middle school students.
• Strong classroom management, supervision, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to create safe and inclusive physical activity experiences for students with varying abilities and needs.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to ongoing school improvement efforts.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and student success.
• Willingness to accept extracurricular positions.