The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in E. Walpole, MA that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our 17 member communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their school programs and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost effective manner. TEC Phoenix Academy is a DESE approved public day school that is designed for students in Grades K-2 and 6-12 with academic, emotional and/or behavioral challenges that necessitate a small, structured educational setting.The Education Cooperative seeks a Physical Education Teacher for the TEC Phoenix Academy (TPA). Currently serving students in grades 6-12, TPA will be expanding to grades K-2 by creating a lower campus program located at The Education Cooperatives main campus in E.
Walpole, MA. The program will serve students whose emotional and behavioral challenges are impacting their ability to access instruction in a typical classroom setting, with an eye toward developing necessary skills to experience academic success.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: -Develop and provide instruction of Physical Education in alignment with MA Curriculum Frameworks. -Consult and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.-Actively participate in team meetings.-Participate in staff and other professional development meetings, conferences and teacher training, such as Safety Care.-Perform other duties as may be assigned.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, & SKILLS: -Strong instructional pedagogy-Background in Physical Education.-Skilled at working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs and/or a trauma history-Expertise and commitment to creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, supportive, and appropriately challenging for all students.-Strong communication skills-Excellent judgment and decision-making skills-Ability to think proactively and respond flexibly-Able to exhibit a calm, supportive demeanor in the face of unexpected situations or behavior-Adept at building strong relationships with students, their families and other community members.-Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.-Technological proficiency - having the necessary skills to produce and maintain reports and communicate electronically.-Ability to work under time restraints and meet deadlines.-Ability to maintain confidentiality.