Physical education teacher Jobs in Elgin, IL

Position Type :

Summer Vacancies / Teacher

Date Posted : 2 / 3 / 2025

Location :

Streamwood High School

Date Available : 05 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : Until Filled

Position / Title : Physical Education Teacher - High School Summer School

Bargaining Unit : SUM

Department / Location : Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation

Calendar Days : 45

Reports To : Summer School Administrator

JD Revision Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Supervises : N / A

Function / Position Summary

To develop in each pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness along with emotional and social health; to identify and develop pupils' talents in terms of physical achievement; to develop strength, skill agility, poise and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports in accordance with each pupil's ability.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythm and dance, and individual, dial and team sports utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and School district U-46, along with other appropriate learning activities.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• As appropriate, implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to all students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates all students to work to their highest potential.

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Terms of Employment

Summer School Location : Streamwood High School

Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2025 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.

Staff hours : 7 : 30 am to 1 : 15 pm.

Student school day : 7 : 45 am to 1 : 00 pm.

Summer School Rate : $44.85 (with TRS)