Physical Education Teacher - 26/27 SY

Physical Education Teacher - 26/27 SY JobID: 7691

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Middle School Teacher Date Posted: 3/5/2026 Location: Challenger Middle School Date Available: 07/22/2026

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DEFINITION: Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

TASKS:

• Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas;
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility;
• Assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child;
• Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities;
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment;
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes;
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum;
• Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students;
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests;
• Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum;
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs;
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom;
• Informs parents of student progress;
• Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student;
• Informs parents of school activities;
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives;
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm;
• Collaborates with specialists to assist students;
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers;
• Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge and understanding State and Federal activities standards.
• Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children.
• Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of classroom management methods.
• Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in basic math computations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in an indoor environment.
• Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Arizona Elementary 1-8 Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted.

Salary: Refer to the Certified Salary Guide FTE: 1.0 Days in Contract: 211 Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year

Application Procedure: Apply online