High School P.E. Teacher 2026-2027

University City School District

Job Location:

University City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students physical skills and abilities strength agility poise coordination and teamwork; to develop students understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards physical fitness hygiene and good health.

Essential Functions

Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Teaches knowledge of and develops skills and abilities in physical fitness rhythm and dance coordination and agility exercise and sports.
Develops students concepts in leadership teamwork responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress expectations and goals.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other professional staff members especially within physical education and grade level and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Inspects equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students as well as relating to health education.
Knowledge of physiology health and nutrition biology and biological functions anatomy hygiene exercise and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License:

Missouri Teachercertification in Physical Education (PE) and Health
Missouri Teachercertification inHealth

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
Masters Degree preferred

Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient vision to read printed material see distant objects with clarity and identify and distinguish objects
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects
This position requires standing walking sitting bending and reaching for extended periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area
This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold wet and/or humid conditions high noise levels and various work related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability or sex including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

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Position PurposeUnder the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students physical skills and abilities strength agility poise coordination and teamwork; to develop students understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to wor...