Physical Education Teacher

Are you enthusiastic about promoting physical fitness and fostering a love for sports and movement in young minds? If so, we're looking for a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our dynamic team at Grafton.

As a professional educator, your calling is to nurture growth in children. You want everyone in your classroom to acquire new skills, develop character, and excel in their areas of strength. No one should get left behind. The problem is: there are so many of them in your classroom. And often you are trying to do it without enough support (both in terms of number of adults to children, and in terms of having the required elements you need to do your job effectively). And, sometimes you feel like your classroom is an island that only gets visited when you are due for your "observation session" by administration.

If you are having these thoughts, you might want to consider offering your professional self in a different professional milieu.

That's what our founder, Ruth Birch, did.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, plans and implements physical education, health and family life educational programs for Grafton Duties include assessing student needs, interests and aptitudes and developing curriculum, therapy plans and lesson plans pertaining to physical education, health and family life. Reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides physical education, health and family life instruction, lessons and activities. Assesses student interests, aptitudes and needs and develops related program curriculum.

• Develops program related goals and objectives for incorporation into the student's ISP and/or Plan of Care. Develops lesson plans and activities which support these goals and objectives and facilitate the employee's achievement of same.

• Collects and records progress related data obtained from implemented lessons and activities. Evaluates students' achievements and progress pertaining to physical education, health and family life; and documents in progress reports, as appropriate.

• Ensures compatibility of instructional format and management procedures for each student in concert with his treatment team and overall treatment needs.

• Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment; and transports to varying locations as needed.

• Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Responds to inquiries from agencies, parents and/or guardians regarding student progress, goals, lessons, etc.

• Prepares a variety of reports, forms and records related to assigned program areas to include teacher data sheet, progress reports, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains program equipment and ensures maintenance of physical plant.

• Transports students and equipment as needed.

• Performs other work as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or a related field,

• Prefer 1 -2 years of experience implementing physical education and health lesson plans and activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities,

• Requires State Teacher's certification, and

• Valid driver's license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

MANDT training (obtained during Grafton orientation)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• 401(k), including an employer match

• Generous Paid Time Off plan

• Education Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Short-term disability (STD)

• Long-term disability (LTD)

• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

Compensation

• New Competitive FY2024 Teacher Pay Scale available upon request, starting at $57,663.10; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

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