Physical Education/Health Teacher

March 27, 2024

East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2024-2025 school

year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)

listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION TITLE: Physical Education/Health Teacher (3 Positions)

BUILDING(S): East Aurora High School

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary as per the Collective Bargaining

Agreement

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

START DATE: August 19, 2024

JOB ID: 21278

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
  
  

university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards.

A Professional Educator License (PEL) with high school endorsement and content

Area Endorsements Required. ESL Endorsement Preferred.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
• Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development,
  
  

effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and

diagnosis, and research related to learning.

• May be required to travel to more than one building.
  
  

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the classroom/subject area utilizing the common core/content
  
  

area standards, social emotional standards, curricula and materials adopted by the

Board of Education.

• Diagnose the needs of students to provide individual or small group instruction
  
  

and adapt curriculum as needed based on the identified needs of the students.

• Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy
  
  

and administrative regulations.

• Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
• Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
• Communicate with parents, administrators and other applicable school personnel
  
  

regarding student’s academic and social/emotional progress and accommodations.

• Participate in curriculum and program development, and in the selection of
  
  

materials and equipment to support instruction and learner outcomes.

• Direct and supervise students, implement OLWEUS/PBIS, and maintain and
  
  

document discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned

workday.

• Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety
  
  

of mass media and literature.

• Use subject matter knowledge, teaching and learning, best practices, and
  
  

technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and

innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and
  
  

implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain
  
  

confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.

• Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
  
  

leadership in the school and professional community.

• Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the
  
  

instruction of children.

• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences appropriate to their skill
  
  

levels and development needs.

• Encourage students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
• Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required and including
  
  

PLC team meetings.

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
  
  

provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
  
  

materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the Principal
  
  

or designee.

Application Procedure

Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will

remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.