Certified - Physical Education Teacher - 2026-27 - Papillion La Vista South High School
About The Position
As a Physical Education Teacher, you will guide students in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make informed choices about their personal health. In this role, you will help students build a strong foundation in understanding the importance of balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and positive recreational activities. By designing engaging lessons, fostering teamwork, and encouraging perseverance, you will support students in building confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits. Your instruction will promote not only physical development, but also social, emotional, and cognitive growth—empowering students to apply these skills both in and beyond the classroom. Additionally, you will remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration, communicate regularly with parents and staff, and contribute to building- and district-level meetings. Dependable attendance, supervisory responsibilities, and other assigned duties are also key components of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Holds or is eligible for a Nebraska Teacher’s Certificate
- Successful completion of student teaching
Responsibilities
- Guide students in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make informed choices about their personal health.
- Help students build a strong foundation in understanding the importance of balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and positive recreational activities.
- Design engaging lessons, foster teamwork, and encourage perseverance.
- Support students in building confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits.
- Promote not only physical development, but also social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Remain current in your field through ongoing professional growth and collaboration.
- Communicate regularly with parents and staff.
- Contribute to building- and district-level meetings.
- Maintain dependable attendance.
- Fulfill supervisory responsibilities and other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
- 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
- Vision and Life Insurance option plans
- Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Sick and Personal Leave
- School Choice Benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
