Licensed Health/Wellness Teacher

Our Open • Walpole, MA

13d • 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level