Position Title:  Teacher - Middle and High School Physical Education 
Exempt
Site:  Olathe Middle/High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Contracted Length Term: Teacher - 178 Days
Salary Schedule:  Teacher (range $50,016 - $79,886 based on 25/26 salary schedules, education and experience)
Start Date:  August 12, 2026
 
Welcome to Olathe Middle/High School!
We're a proud AVID school nestled in the heart of rural Colorado, part of the Montrose County School District. Serving grades 6 through 12, our close-knit campus is home to around 525 incredible students. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to building strong, meaningful relationships with every student. We believe that connection is the foundation of learning, and we work every day to create a school culture where students feel seen, heard, supported, and inspired.

At Olathe, we believe that all students can learn and succeed�and we are deeply committed to helping them reach their fullest potential. We hold high expectations for every learner and provide the support and encouragement they need to rise to the challenge. Our focus on strong academics ensures that students are not only meeting standards but also developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Whether they need extra help or are ready for advanced opportunities, we strive to meet students where they are and help them grow from there.

We're dedicated to preparing students for success beyond high school�whether that's college, trade or vocational school, the military, joining the workforce, or exploring other meaningful paths. Our goal is for every student to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in their next chapter.

Our teachers and staff take the time to truly get to know each student, to understand their goals, their challenges, and their unique strengths. These connections allow us to guide and support our students as they grow into confident, capable individuals ready to take on whatever comes next.

Our team thrives on a strong sense of collaboration and mutual support. At Olathe, you'll find a collegial atmosphere where teachers lift each other up, share ideas, and work together to ensure student success. We believe in the power of teamwork and professional trust�our educators are never alone in their efforts. Whether it's co-planning lessons, mentoring one another, or celebrating wins big and small, our staff is united by a shared commitment to students and to each other.
We're looking for educators who care deeply about students, value strong relationships, believe in the potential of every child, and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring community. Olathe is more than just a school�it's a family. And we're confident you'll feel right at home here.

Check us out at: https://www.mcsd.org/olathemiddlehighschool_home.aspx

Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position:
This position is designed to teach and instruct pupils in secondary Physical Education subject matter. The Physical Education Teacher will inspire high school students' passion for physical activities and understanding healthy life styles.  

Physical Education - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a comprehensive Physical Education curriculum.
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Develop and coordinate special athletic events/activities.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and other materials in developing lesson planning, and teaching outlines.
• Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, instruction, demonstrations, active participation.
• Utilize a variety of educational equip�ment, materials, and other learning aids.
• Instructs students in citizenship, and other basic subject matter specified by legal mandates, District policy, and administra�tive regulations.
• Prepares, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Individualize instructional processes and adapts the curriculum to enhance educational opportunities.
• Provide both individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate academic and social grow�th.
• Record and report appropriate analyses and perceptions of pupil progress.
• Prepare, administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced and group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer, and communi�cate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Work cooperatively with school and District personnel in assessing pupil needs, and learning deficiencies, and develop alternative solutions to remediate pupil learning problems.
• Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational� supplies, materials, books, equipment and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree AND; Must possess a current State of Colorado Teachers License or ability to obtain within first year of employment. Subject area endorsement of Physical Education (K-12) required.
 
Experience:
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time secondary level teaching experience.
 
Knowledge of and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of secondary level pupils.
• Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of secondary level pupils.
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive secondary programming.
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the secondary level.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs.
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction�al programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Work is performed in a standard classroom setting with some work being performed at various District properties and off-site locations.
• Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods of time may be required.
• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.