Physical Education Teacher

**Position:** Physical Education Teacher -JOB# 4498

**Location:** Lake Placid High - Lake Placid, Florida

**School Board:** Highlands County

Job Details:

• Final date to receive applications: Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

**POSITION TITLE:** Secondary Physical Education Teacher

**ASSIGNMENT:** Secondary Physical Education Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education.
• Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate subject area.
• Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Satisfactory clearance of a Criminal History Records check and drug screening.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Physical requirements may increase based on specific job requirements.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets physical requirements necessary to demonstrate proper use of weight equipment and cardiovascular equipment as well as effectively demonstrates/utilizes equipment with students.
• Supervises and assumes responsibility for student safety and well being while maintaining order and discipline.
• Meets physical requirements necessary to effectively demonstrate various physical education activities/movement skills (i.e., calisthenics, corrective exercises, team sports, indoor and outdoor games).
• Organizes, leads, and referees games taught in class.
• Administers first aid and/or CPR in emergency situations as deemed necessary.
• Provides locker room supervision.
• Identifies or develops long‑ and short‑term plans based on student needs which are consistent with District and State curriculum requirements.
• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission.
• Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.
• Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Establishes and utilizes appropriate and effective behavior‑management techniques.
• Assists with enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures, including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
• Manages time effectively.
• Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements.
• Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
• Develops and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
• Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results).
• Establishes appropriate testing environment, and ensure test security.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
• Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
• Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• Uses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
• Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.
• Provides instruction on safety procedures…