Position Type:
Teacher Elementary/Physical Education
Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
McKinley Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Elementary Health Education Teacher
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Student Wellness/Elementary Schools
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 02/19/2025
Supervises: K-5 Students in Health Education
Function / Position Summary
Elgin U-46 Elementary Health Educators are responsible for educating students about various aspects of health and wellness. The position requires a commitment to developing lesson plans that provide students with skill-based experiences aligned to the district's standards-based health curriculum. The teacher uses data from formative and summative assessments to drive instructional decisions. They established a teaming culture and high expectations of learning for all students with the effective implementation of strategies, structure, and high expectations to achieve measurable academic, physical and social-emotional success.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Implementation of the K-6=5 standards-based U-46 Health Education curriculum and assessments.
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Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress and success of all students.
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Strong knowledge and implementation of SEL into the Health Education curriculum.
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Assesses students' skills, knowledge and abilities pertaining to Health Education for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and state reporting.
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Use consistent school-wide practices, teaming experiences and individualized methods to engage all students.
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Develop lessons, assessments and rubrics aligned to the U-46 K-5 curriculum.
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Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a physical and emotional safe and optimal learning environment for all students.
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Communication and collaboration with parents, classroom teachers, and district health team.
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Implementation of movement as an instructional strategy in health education lessons.
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Participates in training, meetings and professional development for the purpose of gathering information to improve teaching and learning.
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Provide administration directed instructional support or intervention if content specific minutes do not meet the specials instructional minutes target. This would be designated as "owed time."
Education
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Bachelor's degree required.
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Professional Educator License (PEL)
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PEL with a Health Education endorsement (PK-12) or a Short-Term Approval for Health Education (PK-12) required.
Experience / Knowledge
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Develop and implement a variety of assessments and ability to use data regularly to refine instructional practices.
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Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions.
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Develop and maintain a positive, engaging, and safe classroom culture.
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Implementation of technology into the health education classroom for student and teacher use during activity and assessment.
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Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, understanding diverse perspectives, building collaborative relationships with parents and community organizations, and implementing effective lessons.
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Use of movement as an instructional strategy to support students' academic/behavioral success.
Physical Demands
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The job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing a cart, and setting teaching on a cart in a variety of classrooms.
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The job requires 95% standing, walking, and 5% sitting when not with students.
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Work in a variety of settings, multipurpose rooms or classrooms.
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Ability to push a cart with materials and technology to switch between classes daily
Terms of Employment
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This is a 10-month position (184 days).
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Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
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The starting salary for this role is $60,689.
Attachment(s):
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Elementary Physical Education Teacher 2.19.2025.pdf
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ETA Benefits Sheet.pdf
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ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf
