Licensed Health/Wellness Teacher

Our OpenWalpole, MA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Licensed Health/Wellness Teacher educates special education students about physical education and health and wellness topics. The Home for Little Wanderer's Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA is seeking a professional with background in special education to engage therapeutic class groupings of special education students between the ages of 12-18 primarily presenting with emotional impairments and performing at varying academic levels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and knowledge in field of designated assignment or subject (such as physical education, health, etc.) required.
  • Massachusetts Educator Licensure required.
  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Background in special education.
  • Special Education certification highly desired.
  • Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population of children highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement an appropriate curriculum for physical education and health that addresses the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core Standards.
  • Plan fun and engaging physical education/health programs to promote development of students’ physical attributes and social skills.
  • Collaborate with school nurse and clinical and school faculty to develop and implement wellness plans for students.
  • Teach and/or oversee individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
  • Coordinate Clifford's athletic program to include scheduling games and oversight of coaching staff.
  • Assess student’s performance levels, learning styles, strengths and weaknesses and develop appropriate goals and objectives.
  • Measure and evaluate student progress.
  • Confer with students, parents and school counselors to resolve student problems.
  • Select, store, order, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies used in physical education/athletics program as required.
  • Participate in the IEP process as required.
  • Prepare weekly lesson plans and substitute lesson plans.
  • Complete all paperwork including report cards and IEP goals and objectives as required and on time.
  • Collaborate with members from the organization (including but not limited to nursing, food program, occupational therapy, etc.) to propose and/or support programs that promote a healthy lifestyle among our students.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
  • Extensive training to new staff
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
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