Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher Needed K-8 Needham, MA For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s 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 Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services. The Walker School, a private special education school comprising a coeducational K-8 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 events. Benefits: 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 Licensure Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field Preferred: Master’s degree in related field; licensure in Physical Education Experience Required: N/A Preferred: Experience working with social, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities Abilities Required: 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 development. Required: 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 needed. Essential 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 Walker’s 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 children’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans. Meet children’s 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 IEP’s, 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 assigned. Supervision to be received: Directly responsible to and supervised by the Assistant Principal Supervision to be exercised: N/A Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s 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 complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

Salary : $56,000 - $70,000