Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 is seeking to fill full-time Physical Education teaching position in grades 3-5


Job Summary 
The  teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The teacher is focused on providing a supportive and positive climate in which students can develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to promote a lifetime of good health. The teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher maintains regular communication with the parent(s)/guardian(s) with regard to the instructional program and student progress.

Duties:
Physical Education (Regular Ed)

• Responsible for implementing the PE and Health curriculum
• Comfortable delivering Integrated/Multi-media Instructional Units
• Facilitate student learning through lesson planning and quality instruction
• Recommend to the Principal or designee supplies and materials needed for the class   
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Assess student work and provide meaningful feedback to the student(s) and parents/guardians that will be conducive to learning      
• Maintain and update accurate records as required by the State, District, and Building Administration.
• Attend required meetings and events
• Stay current with developments in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Exhibit excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Additional Preferred Duties:
Physical Education (Adaptive Program)

• Instructs students in adaptive physical education in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Enables students to develop an appreciation of the importance of physical education.
• Develops lessons appropriate to the needs and abilities of each assigned student.
• Provides individual/small group instruction that meets desired goals and provides the best use of available class time.
• Assists students with developing healthy lifestyle behaviors and social skills.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
• Interprets the abilities and disabilities of students and works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have physically restricted/mentally challenged students in regular classes.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning.
• Evaluates student performance and social growth and prepares regular progress reports.
• Conferences  regularly  with  parents/guardians  regarding  behavior  observations  and  the  performance  of students.
• Assists with screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students in the school's adaptive physical ed. program.
• Maintains thorough records for each student.
• Selects, requisitions, and maintains instructional materials and aids.

Other Duties:

• Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field of adapted and regular physical education.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a valid Illinois teaching Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Must hold endorsement in P.E. Kindergarten � Grade 12
• Must hold Adaptive Physical Education (APE) endorsment approval
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal) make decisions, resolve conflict and effectively work with staff, students, and Administration

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
 

Salary and Benefits:

Information can be found in the D103 Teacher's Association Master Contract. These documents can be found online at: https://www.d103.org/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-agreements

Application Procedure:
Apply on-line only
 

Selection Procedure:
Administrators review applications on a regular basis and will contact potential candidates for interview