Elementary Teacher - Physical Education

Elementary Teacher•Physical Education Springfield School District 186 Lindsay Elementary School•Springfield, Illinois Job Details

Job ID:

5633679

Application Deadline:

Apr 17, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

Elementary Teacher•Physical Education

LOCATION

Lindsay Elementary School

CONTRACT PERIOD

180-days

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Education Valid Illinois Physical Education Professional Educators License, Elementary Physical Education endorsement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum Design and organize lessons to provide every student maximum opportunities to participate and be successful Modify lessons in an effort to provide students with choices and variety based on academic/or physical skill levels Promote healthy living by providing visuals that may include posters, bulletin boards, pictures, data, classroom expectations and procedures Provide students with specific, constructive and positive feedback; actively pursue interaction with students to guide learning; and model/encourage the benefits of a healthy lifestyle Design lessons to allow for the use of technology Teach students how to monitor effort and exercise intensity Conduct physical fitness testing using Fitness Gram and use the data collected to guide instruction Implement and maintain school-wide efforts using the Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH)

EFFECTIVE DATE

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar SALARY and

BENEFITS

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type:

Full-Time