Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher Mokena School District 159 Mokena Elementary School - Mokena, Illinois This job is also posted in Mokena School District 159 Job Details

Job ID:

5686760

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Title:

TEACHER, Physical Education, Art, or Music

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education. Teachers in grades 6-8 must have Middle School Endorsement in Content Area Accountable to: Building Administrators

Primary Objective:

Instructs students in physical education, art, or music activities in educational institution by performing the following duties. Major Areas of Accountability•: Plans physical education, art, or music program to promote development of student's physical attributes, social skills, and life-long activity skills. Teaches individuals utilizing knowledge of sports, art, or music techniques. Organizes, leads, instructs, physical games, art activities, or music performances. Teaches and demonstrates the use of equipment related to physical education, art, or music. Confers with students, parents, and school counselor to resolve student problems. Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education, art, or music program. Supervises classroom, students, and volunteers. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bending, carrying, climbing, must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing and walking. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff. Must have Adaptive Physical Education Approval if a Physical Education Endorsement is

Working Conditions:

Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Benefits:

Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement •All areas of accountability considered essential functions of the job

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$48,294 to $62,438 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required