Physical Education Teacher â (2025-2026 School Year)
Physical Education Teacher â (2025-2026 School Year)
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$ 47500 - 67500
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a PhysicalEducation Teacher to join our awardwinning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As a Physical Education Teacher you will create a classroom environment that fosters promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise motivating each student to cultivate physical fitness and appropriate social and emotional adjustment in accordance with each students ability and Individual Education Program (IEP) as appropriate.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching knowledge and skills in physical fitness health education and individual and/or team sports utilizing curriculum designated by ChanceLight Education and/or partnering school district.
- Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by state learning standards for physical education.
- Working cooperatively in the planning and implementation of a balanced physical education program.
- Analyzing demonstrating and explaining basic skills knowledge and strategies of formal sports games rhythms and fundamentals of body movement.
- Developing lesson plans and supplementary materials as necessary for the delivery of instruction.
- Providing individualized and small group instruction in order to accommodate and/or modify (per students IEPs if applicable) to the needs of each student.
- Providing appropriate safety instruction and making safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
- Evaluating academic and social growth of students preparing report cards and keeping appropriate records to include attendance reports checklists census forms and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Maintaining control of physical education equipment and storage and use of school property.
- Evaluating each students growth in physical skills knowledge and contributions in team sports.
- Communicating with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Supervising students in and out of the classroom during assigned activities during the school day.
- Administering testing in accordance with ChanceLight state and district policies and procedures.
- Participating as a member of multidisciplinary teams and/or IEP teams to support students progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives.
- Collaborating with teachers and program administration on the development of IEP goals when appropriate.
- Participating in various student and parent activities which occur during the workday or occasionally outside of normal working hours including PTA student clubs
extracurricular activities intramurals and afterschool activities. - Performing other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee consistent with the goals of the position.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree or higher in physical education or a closely related field of study.
- Meet all state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a physical education credential.
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development assessment and management of curriculum content areas and instruction.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance.
- Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning emotional behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective physical education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Advanced oral and written communication instruction curriculum conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decisionmaking ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Educationis the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwidewe have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrualbased Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
