Who We Are
- A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
- Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
- Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
- Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development
Who We Serve
- 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
- 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
- 56% English Language Learners
What You’ll Do
- Embody the mission and vision of Atlas while building a student culture of health and wellness
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education lessons that meet Colorado Academic Standards for Physical Education
- Serve as an adviser for a group of students and their families, including regular communication, problem solving, and hosting quarterly family conferences
- Incorporate fitness assessments, skill development, cooperative games, and team sports into daily instruction
- Promote and model sportsmanship, safety, and respect in all physical activities
- Manage equipment inventory, safety checks, and the physical space (indoor and outdoor) to ensure a secure environment for all students
- Implement classroom and behavior management strategies tailored for physical education environments
- Assess student progress regularly through fitness tests, skill evaluations, participation rubrics, and written reflections
- Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset
- Actively engage students in learning through differentiated instruction that meets individual physical abilities and needs
- Provide classroom coverage for absent colleagues when needed (compensated additionally)
- Participate in professional development aligned with school goals and your own professional growth
- Draft quarterly report cards to reflect student progress in physical fitness, teamwork, and personal goal-setting
- Build strong relationships with families through active engagement aimed at understanding their backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences
- Support summer programming, field trips, community events, and additional activities that serve our students and families
- Support daily operational duties including arrival, dismissal, lunch supervision, and transitions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation & Schedule
- Salaried/Exempt
- Signing Bonus: $1,000
- Annual Salary Range*: $50,500 - $63,549 (DOE)
- Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
- 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
- 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
- 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of employee discounts
Annual Calendar and Start Date
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212 working days
- Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
- Start Date: July 9th, 2025
- Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following within 90 days of hire:
- Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in Physical Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- 24 completed credit hours aligned with CDE requirements)
- Completed/passed the PRAXIS 5091 within the last 10 years
- Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- A commitment to educational equity and promoting physical fitness for all students regardless of ability
- A strong foundation in fitness training, health education, team sports, and adaptive physical education
- High standards for student behavior and accountability in a dynamic, active environment
- Excellent communication with students, families, and colleagues
- A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual: Spanish & English or demonstrated success working with bilingual students
- Experience leading physical education or health classes in an urban high school setting
Essential Job Functions
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, running, and demonstrating physical activity
- Ability to lead physical activities both indoors and outdoors, year-round
- Must be able to lift and move equipment (up to 40 pounds)
- Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and demonstrate physical movements safely
- Ability to travel between indoor gym spaces and outdoor fields as needed
- Must adhere to all school safety and supervision policies
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Position Closes: When Filled
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