Date Available:
08/04/2026
District:
West Lafayette Community School District

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Administration
PAY TYPE: Contract, Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Eligible (see attachment)
SCHEDULE: 183 Days; Follows school calendar

This posting will remain internal to WLCSC staff until March 27, 2026. After this time, this post will be made public if there are no interested and qualified applicants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate Physical Education instruction aligned with the adopted elementary (K-3) curriculum and grade-level standards
Develops students' fundamental motor skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a safe and inclusive learning environment
Assesses student progress and provides feedback to support individual growth and skill development
Collaborates with staff and administration to support student success and school-wide initiatives while maintaining and organizing PE equipment and instructional materials.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience Required:
Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
Valid Indiana Teacher's License in Physical Education (Grades P-12)
Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
Experience working in a school environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude
Ability to work as a team with other staff
Displays dependability and punctuality
Preferred willingness to sponsor an extracurricular group/team

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position works indoors in a typical school gymnasium environment
May work near others, often within a few feet
May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.