Part Time P.E. Teacher

The Connect Academy•Lombard, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connect Academy is seeking a Part-Time P.E. Teacher for the 26-27 School Year, starting August 10th. This role is part of an organization with multiple campuses, including Carol Stream (PreK-8 for students with challenging behaviors), Addison (High School), Lombard (PreK-3 with autism), and ReConnect (general education students as an alternative setting). All campuses provide comprehensive therapeutic services alongside standards-based academics to support students' social-emotional and functional needs. The P.E. Teacher will design and implement physical education programs focused on physical health, motor skills, teamwork, and positive social interactions within a structured, inclusive, and supportive environment. The goal is to help students build confidence, reduce stress, and develop lifelong healthy habits, while collaborating with educational and clinical staff to tailor activities to individual needs and IEP goals.

Requirements

Illinois State Board of Education PE License OR Adapted PE OR LBS1 (Required)
Background Check
Physical Exam

Responsibilities

Plan and instruct physical education classes aligned to Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Development and Health with emphasis on physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills and sports and games achievement.
Modify all teaching methods and materials to meet individual student needs.
Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals, including following the Behavior Intervention Plans.
Participate in the IEP process as appropriate, including development of goals and objectives.
Administer fitness assessments.
Work cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
Create a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction.
Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants in the P.E. environment.
Complete all school and state reporting requirements, including reports detailing student performance.
Document lesson plans.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Other duties, as assigned.