Physical Education Teacher (2026/2027)

Joliet Public Schools District 86 • Joliet, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

To instruct students (in grades Pre-K-8) with the knowledge and skills of related physical education activities in a positive environment that promotes healthy lifetime healthy lifestyles. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

Requirements

• Professional Educator License with Physical Education Endorsement and/or Health Education Endorsement
• Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.
• The ability to enhance true physical and social-emotional development of the child in relationship to the four components of fitness
• Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.
• Applicants must possess effective behavior management skills.
• Applicants must be able to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
• Applicant must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong technology skills
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve the maximum of their capabilities in learning new skills.
• Encourage each child and help them to develop a sense of worth, dignity, purpose and self-discipline.
• Implement various programs designed to achieve the educational objectives of the District.
• Seek assistance from building level administration and/or the program coordinator, as may be necessary, particularly in areas of student misbehavior.
• Keep accurate records for each student as may be required by the program coordinator, the principal, and the district.
• Requisition at the building level instructional materials and supplies as they are needed/required.
• Attend meetings called by the program coordinator or building principal.
• Follow the physical education guidelines particularly those that ensure student safety while in the learning environment.
• Conduct on-going professional communication with parents of students, including parent-teacher conferences.
• Participate in in-service training programs authorized by the district superintendent.
• Participate in workshops and clinics as assigned by the program coordinator.
• Assume other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the program coordinator or building principal in keeping with the policies of District 86.

Benefits

• Salary and Benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link: Teachers Contract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees