Vocational Academic Support - Sports Medicine & Exercise Science at Olathe North High School
Olathe Public Schools
Location
Olathe, Kansas
Quick overview
This position involves instructing students in a classroom setting, potentially including those with educational risk factors or special needs, while implementing the district curriculum to maximize student learning. The teacher is responsible for student supervision, evaluation, and instruction covering topics like injury assessment, basic athletic training expectations, and anatomy of injuries.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Kansas teaching license along with an Education degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health, or Physical Education. Industry-related experience, such as in Physical Therapy or Physical Training, is preferred for this role.
Job description
Academic Year 2026-2027
Company Overview
The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kan. The district serves students from Olathe and parts of Lenexa, Overland Park and Shawnee. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org [http://www.olatheschools.org/]
Description of the position
This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment. Student Instruction including the following topics:
- 1. Injury assessment 2. Basic athletic training expectations 3. Anatomy of Injuries Qualifications: Kansas teaching license with any of the following Education degrees.
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- PE
- Industry related experience preferred (Physical Therapy or Physical Training)Salary commensurate with education and experience. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. http://bit.ly/OPS_Insurance_Benefits [http://departments.olatheschools.com/hr/benefits/] Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position. Thank you for your understanding on this and for taking the time to apply with Olathe Public Schools. For technical issues or questions with your application please follow the link below for help and support. https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us [https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us]
Benefits
- Health Insurance