id='p72158_47377'>.50% FTE Physical Education/Health Teacher at Sherman Jr. High School JobID: 72158
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/PE/Health
Date Posted:
8/21/2026
Location:
Sherman Junior High School
County:
Boone County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
.50% Physical Education/Health Teacher
Position Overview
The .50% Physical Education/Health Teacher will provide high-quality instruction in physical education and health in accordance with West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards, Boone County Schools curriculum expectations, and applicable state and federal requirements. The teacher will promote physical fitness, health, wellness, personal responsibility, and lifelong healthy habits while providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must:
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid West Virginia teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for Physical Education and/or Health applicable to the assigned grade levels.
- Meet all certification requirements established by the West Virginia Department of Education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional practices in physical education and health.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement standards-based lessons appropriate to students' ages and developmental levels.
- Demonstrate effective classroom and student-management skills.
- Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families.
- Meet all employment requirements established by Boone County Schools and applicable West Virginia law.
Responsibilities
The Physical Education/Health Teacher will:
- Plan and deliver effective instruction in physical education and health consistent with state standards and county curriculum.
- Develop lesson plans that address physical fitness, motor skills, health education, wellness, nutrition, safety, and other appropriate instructional standards.
- Provide students with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge necessary to maintain healthy and physically active lifestyles.
- Establish and maintain a safe, positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
- Adapt instruction and activities to meet the individual needs, abilities, and developmental levels of students.
- Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in accordance with IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and other applicable requirements.
- Assess student performance and maintain accurate records of student progress, grades, and attendance.
- Use assessment information and student data to guide instructional decisions.
- Establish clear expectations for student behavior, participation, safety, and appropriate use of equipment.
- Inspect and properly maintain physical education equipment and instructional materials.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures during physical education activities.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education personnel, administrators, and other staff to support student achievement and well-being.
- Communicate appropriately with parents and guardians regarding student progress, participation, and concerns.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, collaborative planning, and other required school activities consistent with the employee's assignment.
- Comply with Boone County Schools policies, procedures, employee expectations, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Maintain student confidentiality and professional standards of conduct.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the principal, Superintendent, or designee.
Employment Terms
- Position: .50% Physical Education/Health Teacher
- Contract: 200 Days
- Employment: .50 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
- Salary: Based on the Boone County Schools Salary Schedule, according to approved years of experience and degree level, prorated at .50 FTE.
- Reports To: Building Principal and/or Designee
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with applicable West Virginia educator evaluation requirements, Boone County Schools policies, and administrative procedures.