PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER POOL - 2026-2027 SY

JOB TITLE: Physical Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK DAYS: 9 Months (187 days)

SALARY: Certified Schedule 16 (Level 1-4) ($49,080 - $93,875) Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

LOCATION: Various Locations

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION: The physical education teacher provides a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate physical education program that promotes physical fitness, motor skills, teamwork, sportspersonship, and lifelong healthy habits for students. Plans, delivers, and assesses learning experiences that develop all students' physical literacy and health literacy skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Teach fundamental motor skills, team and individual sports, fitness, movement concepts, and health-related fitness.

Develops and implements a standards-aligned physical education program that meets ALSDE state/district learning objectives and is appropriate for grade levels served.

• Create lesson plans with clear objectives, differentiated instruction, and measurable outcomes.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies (direct teaching, stations, cooperative learning, technology) to engage students.
• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Manage inventory and maintenance of physical education equipment; submit requests for supplies and repairs.

Create and enforce classroom and equipment safety procedures; supervise

students in gym, outdoors, locker rooms, and during transitions.

• Manage class behavior using positive classroom management strategies; enforce safety rules and proper use of physical education equipment.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and parents to support students with diverse needs and IEP/504 accommodations.
• Maintain and inventory equipment, facilities (gymnasium/playground); report maintenance and safety issues promptly.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Administers standardized testing ALSDE Fitness Test as required for all students
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events; represent the program at parent-teacher conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (HireTrue) Resume (uploaded to application) Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

• PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

April 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.