Certified PE Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Garden Prairie, IL

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About The Position

Provide academic, social, and emotional services to students who need additional support to succeed in school. Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curriculum; conduct appropriate assessments; use data to develop and implement instructional plans; and collaborate with school teams and families to support student outcomes. The role includes teaching physical education, maintaining skill-appropriate lesson plans and student records, supporting student behavior and safety, and participating in daily school functions and professional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid teaching certification in physical education.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet students’ needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote student academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and team-member safety.
• Track and record student growth and progress toward goals, and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties, as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level