PE Teacher High School

Fort Dodge Community School District

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
High School Teaching / Secondary/Physical Education

Date Posted:
3/30/2026

Location:
Fort Dodge Senior High School

High School PE Teacher

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length:190 days
Job Classification: Certified Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

We are looking for a full-time PEteacher at Fort Dodge Senior High to join our team.

Under the general supervision of the Principal facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum documenting student progress and outcomes addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations and goals.

All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package including medical dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Essential Functions

Develops and administers senior school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all students.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.
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 with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other senior high school professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation and lunch.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reliable work attendance is required.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to senior high school education.
License issued by Iowa BoEE for senior high school teaching.
Endorsements:
- 5-12 Physical Education - 147
- 5-12 Health (preferred) - 138
- K-12 Athletic Coach (preferred) - 101

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
Knowledge of senior high school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system techonology devices and software applications.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents coworkers and the greater community.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

Works in indoor and outdoor environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time
Physical Activity	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility	-	-	X
Bend	X	-	-
Talk	-	-	X
Hear	-	-	X
Operate Computer	-	X	-
Stationary Position	-	X	-
Balance	-	-	X
Lift Up to 20 pounds	X	-	-
Manual Dexterity Tasks	-	X	-
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling	X	-	-
Sitting	-	X	-
Carrying (25 feet)	X	-	-

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time
Working Conditions	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours	-	-	X
Indoors	-	-	X
Weekends/Off Schedule	X	-	-
Temperature Extremes	X	-	-

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs services and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy please contact Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security rporter@ located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 N 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501 or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St. 37th Floor Chicago IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special Needs Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The Districts Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The Districts coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter Director of Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The Districts Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The Districts Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501.Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Position Type:High School Teaching / Secondary/Physical EducationDate Posted:3/30/2026Location:Fort Dodge Senior High SchoolHigh School PE TeacherSupervisor: Building AdministratorContract Length:190 daysJob Classification: Certified TeacherFLSA Status: ExemptIn the Fort Dodge Community School Distr...