MSHS HealthPE Teacher Anticipated

Kenowa Hills Public Schools

HS/MS Health and Physical Education Teacher Job Details Posting ID 270

POSITION: Anticipated HS & MS Health / PE Teacher due to Retirement

LOCATION: Kenowa Hills High School & Middle School

START DATE/CALENDAR: 08/01/2026 per the 2026-27 District Calendar

SALARY/BENEFITS: As outlined in KHEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

SUMMARY: Kenowa Hills High School and Middle School serves students in grades 612 with a strong commitment to academic excellence personal development and community engagement. Our Health and Physical Education department focuses on empowering students to take responsibility for their own health and well-being through lifelong fitness habits and wellness literacy. We are anticipating an opening at Kenowa Hills High School due to a retirement for the 2026-2027 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for an energetic educator passionate about wellness fitness and health education.

• Must hold a valid State of Michigan teaching certificate with Health Physical Education and Recreation (MA/MX) endorsement appropriate for the high school level.
• Certification: Must hold a valid State of Michigan teaching certificate with Health (MA) and/or Physical Education (MB/MX) endorsements.
• Experience or background in strength and conditioning or athletic performance development preferred; relevant certifications (e.g. CSCS NASM-CPT ACE-CPT or equivalent) or equivalent) preferred but not required.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Wellness Leadership: Passionate about inspiring high school students to engage in physical activity personal health management and interdisciplinary wellness learning.
• Instructional Knowledge: Knowledge of standards-based proficiency-based instructional practices for both gymnasium and classroom health environments.
• Curriculum Implementation: Ability to effectively deliver and manage structured programs including the KISD-provided Health Curriculum and the RefReps Officiating Education system.
• Diversity Competence: Required knowledge of skills and abilities related to diversity and cultural competence.
• Knowledge of standards-based proficiency-based instructional practices in a fitness and classroom-based health setting preferred. Required knowledge of skills and abilities related to diversity and cultural competence.
• Self-Awareness: Knowledge of own competence in the area of diversity and how this influences own behavior and a desire to learn about others identities.
• Classroom & Gym Management: Ability to establish and enforce safety and management procedures consistent with building and district protocol in large-group settings.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Instructional Design: Prepare course objectives and outlines for Health and PE courses following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Prepare course objectives and outlines following KISD Health curriculum guidelines and RefReps certification requirements.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Observe and evaluate student physical performance health literacy and social development; report to parents as needed and required.
• Environment Prep: Prepare gymnasium weight room and classroom equipment for daily activities ensuring all safety protocols are met.
• Program Delivery: Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of fitness and health education that provides students with opportunities to investigate personal wellness and vocational officiating skills.
• Design and deliver instruction that promotes lifelong fitness student wellness and physical literacy while supporting a range of abilities from foundational movement skills to advanced performance development.
• Student Motivation: Use a variety of media fitness technology and instructional methods to motivate students to participate and maximize instructional time.
• Record Keeping: Keep attendance and grade records as required by the district.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pedagogy: Deliver personalized student-centered instruction utilizing Capturing Kids Hearts and Restorative Practices.
• Differentiated Instruction: Adapt physical activities and KISD instructional materials to meet students varying physical abilities needs and interests.
• Objective Communication: Establish clear learning targets for all fitness units health projects and assessments and communicate those to the students.
• Establish clear learning targets for RefReps officiating units and KISD health projects and communicate those to the students.
• Grading & Protocols: Assign and grade health coursework and physical fitness assessments adhering to building and district protocols.
• Progress Tracking: Prepare and administer tests and physical skills assessments to evaluate students progress toward Michigan Merit Curriculum standards.
• Staff Collaboration: Collaborate with other professional staff and KISD consultants to enhance instruction and adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs (IEPs/504s).
• PLC Engagement: Participate in K-12 Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and staff meetings to analyze data and improve student outcomes.
• Compliance: Actively participate in the districts teacher evaluation process and fulfill all state-mandated effectiveness reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing: Must be able to hear and respond to student inquiries safety whistles and emergency intercom announcements in high-noise environments (gyms/outdoors). The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
• Vision: Must have close vision distance vision and peripheral vision to monitor student safety across large areas (gymnasiums weight rooms and athletic fields).
• Manual Dexterity: Required to operate standard office equipment fitness technology and sports/athletic equipment.
• Mobility: Required to move between classrooms gyms and outdoor fields. Frequently required to stand walk run and demonstrate physical exercises for the duration of the school day; must be able to move quickly to intervene in student safety situations. Position involves frequent stooping kneeling crouching and reaching.
• Lifting: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move heavy athletic equipment weight plates or gymnasium mats weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safety & Mental Pacing: Maintain a safe and orderly environment. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress make quick decisions to ensure student safety and manage large groups of students with frequent interruptions.
• Communication: Must be able to speak clearly and audibly to deliver instruction in large spaces and provide directions during emergency drills.
• Environmental: Ability to supervise students in various outdoor weather conditions (heat/cold/wind) and navigate hazards related to athletic equipment or outdoor terrain with standard safety precautions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants apply online @ Required Documents: Transcripts Michigan Certification Resume and 3 Letters of Reference.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131 the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression creed or ancestry age gender marital or family status height weight military status genetic information political belief or disability which does not impair an individuals ability to perform adequately in the individuals particular position or activity shall be discriminated following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director 2325 Four Mile Road NW Grand Rapids Michigan 49544 Phone .

POOL DISCLAIMER: This posting is for an anticipated vacancy due to retirement for the 2026-2027 school year. Specific building assignments and subject area placements are subject to change based on finalized district staffing and enrollment needs.

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