Licensed Health/Wellness Teacher

About the role

The Home for Little Wanderers' Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA is seeking a Licensed Health/Wellness Teacher to educate special education students about physical education and health topics. The ideal candidate will work with therapeutic class groupings of special education students aged 12-18, primarily presenting with emotional impairments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an appropriate curriculum for physical education and health addressing the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core Standards.
• Plan fun and engaging physical education/health programs to promote the development of students' physical attributes and social skills.
• Collaborate with the 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 physical capabilities.
• Coordinate Clifford's athletic program to include scheduling games and overseeing coaching staff.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education/athletics programs 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and knowledge in field of designated assignment or subject (such as physical education, health, etc.) required.
• Massachusetts Educator Licensure required.
• Special Education certification highly desired.
• Previous experience working in education and/or with program specific population of children highly desirable.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications.

Benefits

• 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 $3,000 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.