<p>Position Type:</p> <p>High School Teaching/Physical Education</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>8/13/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Crestwood High School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>2025-26 School Year</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Crestwood School District&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER</p> <p>JOB GOAL:</p> <p>To provide the maximum level of physical activity time within a class period, teach skills and activities that align with the Michigan curriculum for physical education, and that transfer into physical activity outside the Physical Education class. The Physical Education teacher should motivate students to be physically active and learn healthy habits.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Education.</p> </li><li> <p>Valid School Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Physical Education and Health (MC)</p> </li><li> <p>CPR/First Aid Certification.</p> </li></ul> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Teaching physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, or team sports knowledge are available to primary and secondary students.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizing a course of study adopted by the school district and/or site.</p> </li><li> <p>Works cooperatively with administration and staff to plan a balanced physical education program, adapt daily schedules to accommodate weather conditions, and provide time for transitions, instruction, exercise, and sports activities.</p> </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study familiar to all teachers, as specified in state law, administrative regulations, and school district procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes various instructional skills, methods, and modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning styles, and ability levels. Provide individualized and small-group instruction to tailor the curriculum to the unique needs of each student.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintaining high school standards of pupil behavior is essential to provide an orderly and productive environment, in cooperation with the school administration.</p> </li><li> <p>Exhibits appropriate conduct in the handling of student emergencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Selects and recommends requisitions for equipment and instructional supplies.</p> </li><li> <p>Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment. Organize storage areas and control the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.</p> </li><li> <p>Assess each student's progress in physical fitness, skills, and knowledge. Prepare documents and communicate progress reports to students, parents, and school administration.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform basic student attendance accounting and maintain and submit, upon request, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend and participate in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</p> <ul> <li> <p>The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must be able to use various instructional materials in the classroom.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must sit and stand for long periods.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.</p> </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO: Building Principal</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: According to the Crestwood Federation of Teachers Contract</p> <p>EVALUATION: Annual</p> <p>SALARY: Commensurate with Teaching Contract Salary Schedule</p> <p>EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025-26 School Year</p> <p>DEADLINE: Until Filled</p> <p>METHOD OF APPLICATION:</p> <p>Qualified and interested individuals must apply online at the Crestwood homepage under "Employment." Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, a copy of certificate(s), and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered via mail, in person, fax, or email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you to request further information and potentially schedule an interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.</p> <p>The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and providing equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in its employment practices or its programs and activities.</p>