UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS
Greeley, Colorado
POSITION TITLE: Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Position Type: Full Time - 1.0 FTE
Pay Range: Salary placement on our Certified Salary Schedule Full 2025-2026 Certified Salary Schedule is available online through our website at www.universityschools.com.
Benefits for Employees -- employees contracted for.75 FTE per week or more.
Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance options. University Schools pays 100% of premium for: Short Term and Long Term Disability policies; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; and a $25,000 Life Insurance policy. For enrollment in our high deductible medical plan, University Schools will donate $1000 for a qualifying HSA account. We comply with all State Law regarding Accrued Paid Sick Leave (Colorado Senate Bill 20-205) in combination with additional unrestricted PTO Leave. Retirement in the Public Employees Retirement Association (P.E.R.A.).
Other Benefits: 1) Mentorship Program for our 1st year teachers. 2) On-site Instructional, New Teacher, Curriculum and SEL dedicated coaches available to support our staff.
3) Priority student enrollment for staff's children. 4) Four day school week. 5) On-site after school care with ABC Child Development/Bright School-Aged Center at a discount for our staff 6) Column movement for approved Professional Development. 7) Full portability for years of teaching experience. 8) Voluntary benefit options available with supplemental insurance through Aflac, FSA and qualifying HSA accounts are available.
ABOUT US
♦ Our History
University Schools is in its 129th year of existence. After a 108 year association with the University of Northern Colorado, University Schools opened as a public charter school, at its current location, in the fall of 2002. In the fall of 2013, a new middle school building was added. University Schools is K-12 and enrolls nearly 1,800 students. University Schools continues to be an integral component of UNC’s teacher education mission. University Schools’ faculty and staff innovate and model effective student-centered teaching and learning.
♦ Our School
University Schools has two buildings on one campus: an Elementary/High School located at 6525 W. 18th Street and a Middle School located at 1717 65th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Greeley is fifty miles east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Greeley is an agricultural community with light industry and a major Colorado university. The city has a population of 103,900 while Weld County has a population of 269,785.
Visit our website page: “Who We Are” for more information.
Summary/Objective
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Assistant Principal, to develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Develop and administer Physical Education classes consistent with University Schools mission and vision.
- Teach knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports.
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to maximize learning experiences in available time for instruction.
- Assist in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including athletic events.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
- Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of University Schools.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within physical education department, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Select and acquire appropriate instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Inspect equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.
- Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Serve as an advisor for elementary students in accordance with University Elementary School programs and expectations.
- Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and University Schools policies.
- Coordinate with staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
- Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Administer standardized tests in accordance with District/State/University Schools testing programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
- Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
Education and Related Work Experience - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Hold or be eligible for a Colorado teaching license.
- Prefer teacher to demonstrate the following experience:
- successful elementary school teaching experience
- interest and skill in the development of innovative approaches to teaching and interdisciplinary education
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
- Colorado State Certification as a Teacher.
- Colorado State Certification Endorsement in the appropriate grade level subject preferred.
- CPR Certified.
- Background check required for hire.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands & working conditions 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.
Physical Requirements - Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
- Regularly required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
Working Conditions - Works in standard office and school building environments.
- May be exposed to poor weather conditions including heat, cold, wet and snow and other outdoor weather conditions.
- The work environment combines standard office setting including some standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.)
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.
How to Apply
In order to be considered, please apply online at https://phl.applitrack.com/universityschools/onlineapp by completing the online application and be prepared to upload the following items as directed by Frontline (Applicant Tracking System). - letter of interest
- resume
- two letters of reference
- copy of CDE license
- academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial screening only)
or visit our school website at: https://www.universityschools.com > Departments > Human Resources
University Schools commits itself to a policy of nondiscrimination and shall not discriminate in its education, employment, or hiring practices. University Schools is an equal opportunity employer that does not permit illegal pay disparities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.