Title: Physical Education Teacher

Reports To: Building and Assistant Principals

Employment Terms: 

• Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.
• School term
• Salary is dependent on experience

FLSA:  Exempt

Position Overview:  

The Physical Education Teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where students develop physical competence, sportsmanship, and an understanding of personal wellness. Through effective instruction, assessment, supervision, and collaboration with staff and families, the physical education teacher supports students' physical, social, and emotional development and contributes to a positive school culture.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment 
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students 
• Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis 
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement engaging lessons that align with district, state, and national curriculum standards.
• Teach elective content using diverse instructional methods.
• Integrate technology, instruments, and hands-on activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
• Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques to ensure a safe and productive learning space.
• Create a welcoming and engaging physical space that supports and celebrates learning and fosters a sense of pride.
• Promote positive behaviors and enforce school policies in a consistent and fair manner.
• Supervises students in activities occurring outside the classroom during the school day, including activities on and off campus, and those involving school transportation.
• Identify and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of individuals.
• Provide additional support and accommodations for students with special needs or English Language Learners (ELL).
• Foster students' social-emotional development by teaching collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration with other teachers, administrators, and support staff is essential to fostering a supportive school community.
• Collaborate with specialists, counselors, and families to support student success.
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide regular updates on student progress through conferences, report cards, and other methods of performance communication appropriate for the elementary level.
• Work collaboratively with music teachers across the district and other school staff to align curriculum and share best practices.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive student information.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and faculty meetings.
• Apply new learning and skills acquired through professional development that align with the District CSIP and building goals. 
• Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Engage in after-school responsibilities, including parent-teacher conferences, student events, and professional development sessions.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Related to the Specific Positions: 

• Plan and deliver standards-based physical education instruction aligned with district curriculum and state guidelines.
• Teach motor skills, fitness concepts, sportsmanship, teamwork, and lifelong physical activity habits.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote physical fitness, coordination, and overall wellness.
• Assess student performance and progress using skill-based evaluations, fitness assessments, and participation measures.
• Differentiate instruction and modify activities to meet diverse student needs, abilities, and health considerations.
• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment, including proper use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Supervise students during physical education classes and related activities to ensure student safety.
• Manage, inspect, and inventory physical education equipment; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to reinforce wellness goals and school initiatives.
• Communicate expectations, progress, and wellness information to students and families as appropriate.
• Promote positive behavior, respect, and fair play consistent with school and district expectations.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and collaborative planning activities.
• Support school-wide events, wellness initiatives, and fitness-related programs.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies related to instruction, supervision, and student health and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.  
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone. 
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and when addressing groups. 
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.
• Able to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Evaluation: This position's performance will be evaluated per the provisions of the Board's policy.

Disclaimer:  The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. The Board of Education and Administration and/or supervisor has the right to add or change duties at any time.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance as required by state law and district policy.

Revised: January 2026