Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
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13-04-2025
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13-04-2025
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Physical Education Teacher Needed K8 Needham MAFor over 60 years Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare childrens behavioral health and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds sexual orientations gender identities and expressions who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential CBAT and Intensive Treatment Programs Special Education Day School Therapeutic MiddleHigh School OutPatient and InHome Therapeutic Walker School a private special education school comprising a coeducational K8 academic program for children ages 5 through 13 seeks a Physical Education Teacher for their Needham Campus. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal/Principal the Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate recreational programming within the ResEd program including but not limited to physical education health recess and recreational school wide : Health Dental Vision FSA 401K with Employer Contribution Life and Disability Discount Programs Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs generous PTO paid Holidays free CPR/First Aid training free parking and a beautiful scenic campus!Education and LicensureRequired: Bachelors degree in related fieldPreferred: Masters degree in related field; licensure in Physical EducationExperienceRequired: N/APreferred: Experience working with social emotional behavioral and learning disabilitiesAbilitiesRequired: Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and safely. Ability to work in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must understand child development and the impact of emotional behavioral and learning disabilities. Must understand issues of confidentiality. Must be receptive to supervision and professional : Ability to work and stand for extended period of time. Job may require bending stooping stretching and lifting. Job requires the ability to perform therapeutic physical intervention as functions: Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional behavioral and educational development of children. Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning and effectively manage the behavior of students in small and large groups. Apply Walkers model of childcare including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) which requires verbal and physical client intervention when necessary utilizing components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy participating in cooperative group games and behavioral support. Implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in childrens treatment plans IEPs and individual support plans. Meet childrens physical needs and provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children. Participate fully in the administrative functions of teaching and child care including attending and participating in required meetings completing assigned report writing tasks in a timely manner and actively communicating with families and members of the students multidisciplinary team. Actively participate in supervision and professional development opportunities offered at Walker. Follow and implement all Walker policies and procedures. Provide direct physical education and health education services to students in accordance with IEP service delivery Conduct necessary assessments write IEPs and participate in meetings involving students who have Adaptive Physical Education (APE) on their service delivery grid or have APE related concerns. Plan and execute Friday events during the Summer Program as well as special recreational events during the school year (e.g. Walker Marathon field day) Conduct at least twice a year benchmarking assessments to monitor student growth. Prepare sequential units of study in the areas of physical education and health as well as daily lessons and materials necessary for instruction setting clear and reasonable standard and expectations for students. Provide classroom coverage as needed. Align units lessons and objectives with school and state standards. All other duties as to be received: Directly responsible to and supervised by the Assistant PrincipalSupervision to be exercised: N/AWalker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individuals race color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability veteran status pregnancy national guard or reserve unit obligations participation in discrimination complaintrelated activities or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.
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