About this role
TITLE OF VACANCY: Middle School Teacher – Health Education
LOCATION: Franklin Middle School
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with middle school Health endorsement
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement
• Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum
• Design and organize lessons to provide every student maximum opportunities to participate and be successful
• Modify lessons in an effort to provide students with choices and variety based on academic/or physical skill levels
• Promote healthy living by providing visuals that may include posters, bulletin boards, pictures, data, classroom expectations and procedures
• Provide students with specific, constructive and positive feedback; actively pursue interaction with students to guide learning; and model/encourage the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Design lessons to allow for the use of technology
• Teach students how to monitor effort and exercise intensity
• Conduct physical fitness testing using Fitness Gram and use the data collected to guide instruction
• Implement and maintain school-wide efforts using the Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule