Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher
Litchfield, CT 06759
Full-Time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Physical Education Teacher provides physical and health education to positively influence students both mentally and physically. The PE teacher will prepare lessons while keeping students’ physical needs, apprehensions, and challenges in mind. The PE teacher will have the ability to motivate students to perform physical activities while making them competitive and cooperative at the same time.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Health or related subject - Required
• Appropriate CSDE Certification (#044 Physical Education, PK-12)
  • Or willingness to peruse and acquire this certification
• Experience with teaching students in special education programs - Preferred but not required
• Experience with developing a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs - Preferred but not required

SCHEDULE & RATE OF PAY:

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:30pm
• $50,000-$64,000 per year
• Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Plans and facilitates opportunities for student competition and positive recreational activities.
• Provide differentiated and integrated instruction in all academic content areas.
• Provide differentiated and integrated assessment and evaluation strategies to support student learning.
• Establish and support guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS).
• Use technology to assist in developing, providing and supporting instruction for special education students.
• Confer with administrators, social workers, and other professionals to implement IEPs designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Vacation follows school calendar
• 12 Sick Days to Start (Accrued Annually, Unused Time Eligible for Carry Over)
• Free daily nutritious meals
• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

ABOUT CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

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