Position Type:
Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
2/12/2024

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
ASAP

Job Summary:
The physical education teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The teacher is focused on providing a supportive and positive climate in which students can develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to promote a lifetime of good health. The teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher maintains regular communication with the parent(s)/guardian(s) with regard to the instructional program and student progress.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a physical education (K-12) endorsement;
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed;
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions;
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles;
• Foundational knowledge of distance learning structures and of Google Suite applications;
• Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction;
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $48,304; (Please click the link to view the current (Salary Schedule);
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience and includes a competitive benefits package;
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members;
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.

Work Calendar:

• 180 days (August to May/June)

Application Procedure: Submit application on-line www.district130.org

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.