Physical Education Teacher - Highland Park Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2 • Highland Park, WY

22h • $54,000 - $87,600

About The Position

SCSD2 is seeking a positive, professional and motivated Physical Education teacher to join the Highland Park Elementary team for the 2026/2027 school year. SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre-k program based on availability. Click here to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Meets all Wyoming state teacher certification requirements for content area/assignment
• Elementary Endorsement in Physical Education, Health (e.g. PED-Physical Education K-12, HEK-Health K-12)
• For more information on Wyoming certification, please visit http://wyomingptsb.com/

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and content-related pedagogy, as well as prerequisite relationships.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, skill levels, approaches to learning, and varied interests of the student age group that is being taught.
• Select appropriate instructional goals that reflect high expectations, clarity, diversity, and a balance of teaching/learning techniques and styles.
• Demonstrate awareness and use of available resources for both teachers and students.
• Plan structured learning activities that use a variety of materials and resources; a varied and appropriate grouping of students to engage them in meaningful learning.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis in a manner that is congruent to instructional goals and related to district and state standards.
• Collaborate with support services teams to develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Create an environment of respect and rapport in the classroom between teacher and students and students and their peers.
• Establish a culture of learning by conveying the value of the content and the importance of pride in work and by maintaining high expectations for learning for all students.
• Manage productive and appropriate grouping of students in a classroom, where the use of materials and time allow for smooth transitions from one instructional activity to another.
• Establish clear standards of conduct, monitor students' behavior, and respond appropriately.
• Organize the physical space, furniture, and accessories in the classroom to accommodate safety and traffic flow and to maximize accessibility to learning resources.
• Implement and administer district and school policies and procedures governing student life and conduct.
• Provide instruction that teaches to district and state standards.
• Give directions and instructions that are clear to all students in both written and oral language that is grade appropriate.
• Use questioning techniques that provide for higher level thinking skills and discussion, with adequate wait time that allows for participation by all students.
• Engage students in learning by linking content to student experiences, allow activities for students' exploration of content, and use appropriate grouping for explorations.
• Provide accurate, constructive, quality feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness by making adjustments to lessons to accommodate student needs, and use effective approaches to help students who are having difficulty in learning.
• Assess current lessons for effectiveness and look at ideas to try the next time.
• Maintain accurate records showing students' completion of assignments, progress in learning, and non-instructional information.
• Communicate with families on instructional program goals and individual students' performance and facilitate family engagement in the instructional program.
• Contribute to the school and district by participating in school projects, district committees, and assigned non-teaching duties.
• Lead and encourage colleagues and support staff and maintain cooperative relationships with administrators to establish a favorable working environment. Attend and constructively participate in staff meetings.
• Participate in opportunities for professional development.
• Show professionalism by demonstrating a commitment to professional standards in problem solving and decision making and by serving as an advocate for students.
• Seek supervisory and peer input on performance and respond to feedback in a cooperative manner.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans
• Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.93%; SCSD2 pays 15.19%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time