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Elementary School PE Teacher

@ Cairo Community Unit School District 1
Cairo, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:plan lessons, assess students, manage behavior
Requirements Summary: Illinois state teaching certification; Illinois or equivalent out-of-state certificate;nessary coursework and testing requirements.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Educational Technology
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Job Description
    Elementary School PE Teacher JobID: 179
  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

  • Date Posted:
      7/17/2025

  • Location:
      Cairo Elementary
    (High-Needs School)


  • Closing Date:
      

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    Duties and Responsibilities: 
    • Schedule determined based on student enrollment in the program.
    • Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
    • Maintain and prepare all necessary records and reports.
    • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
    • Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the principal or designee or as needs arise.
    1. The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for designing and providing instruction in accordance with curriculum planning and timing guidelines.
    2. The teacher also conducts frequent and appropriate assessments to determine student understanding.
    3. Works well with other instructional staff, support staff and administration with a focus on producing favorable academic outcomes and a positive school climate.
    4. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
    5. Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
    6. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
    7. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
    8. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
    9. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
    10. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
    11. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
    12. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
    13. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
    14. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
    15. Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
    16. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
    17. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
    18. Prepare classroom for class activities.
    19. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
    20. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
    21. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
    22. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
    23. Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
    24. Participate in appropriate professional activities.
    25. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
    26. Other duties as assigned

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in their own teaching
    • Must have excellent planning and organization skills
    • Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others
    • Must have strong verbal communication skills
    • Must model a desire and willingness to continually learn

    Benefits 
    Salary and benefits adhere to the Cairo Association of Teachers contract with the Board of Education.
     
    Requirements Education and Experience:
    • Illinois State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
    • And/or complete a state approved preparation program or hold a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate.
    • Meet all coursework and testing requirements, and meet all other requirements detailed in Illinois statute and rules.