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About the Role

IDEA Physical Education teachers deliver high-quality PE instruction daily in non-traditional spaces, implementing technology to drive student achievement and goal setting. They ensure students master personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and problem-solving skills necessary for college success. Teachers plan for and track Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) and collaborate with campus teams.

Responsibilities

Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations.
Plan and teach multi-grade level lessons aligned to SPARK and district PE scope and sequence with limited daily prep time.
Set up, break down, and manage equipment in spaces with limited storage; maintain an inventory and safety checklist.
Use IHT heart-rate monitors or other technology to set personal zones, monitor student effort, and conference with students on progress.
Conduct FitnessGram assessments (BOY/EOY) and use results to set class and individual goals; lead data-driven re-teach cycles.
Track and report MVPA and lesson outcomes; analyze class trends to improve instruction and equity.
Coordinate shared-space schedules with other educators; adapt lessons based on actual space and equipment available.
Pick up and drop off students each period; uphold transitions, safety expectations, and culture routines.
Support campus initiatives (crisis team, discipline coverage, coaching, athletic coaching coordination possibilities) while protecting instructional time.
Communicate proactively with campus leadership regarding schedules, assemblies, and space availability; submit contingency plans.
Participate in PD and coaching cycles; contribute exemplars and peer learning artifacts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health (strongly preferred).
Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs.
State certification preferred but not required.
Physically active role with frequent lifting, moving, and setup of equipment; extended time outdoors and variable weather.
Instructional delivery in shared or limited spaces; frequent schedule changes due to assemblies, testing, or athletics.
Daily use of instructional technology (IHT) and data platforms such as (SPARK and FitnessGram) to monitor student progress.
Ability to motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior, in a large group setting indoors and out.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that will positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
Candidates selected for this position must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers.

Skills

Physical Education Instruction
Technology Integration (IHT, SPARK, FitnessGram)
Curriculum Implementation
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Student Behavior Management
Data Analysis
MVPA Tracking
Collaboration
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Adaptability

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

0 years of experience (starting salary)
Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$59,500 (starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience)
Stipends ranging from $500-$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership
Additional performance-based compensation
Additional hourly compensation for after school tutoring or Saturday school

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan
Majority of employee premium covered for base medical plan
Subsidized costs for spouse/domestic partner and children
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption of a child
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement)
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health)
Dental and vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Possible relocation allowance

About the Company

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college.
Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists.
IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio.
IDEA is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family.
You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.