Physical Education/ Gym Teacher

Job #627 | Waterbury, CT 06702

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Physical Education Teacher plans and provides appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities. Responsibilities include evaluating and assessing student progress aligned with their Individualized Education Program (IEP), creating a flexible program and learning environment that allows students to succeed, and establishing a classroom structure that encourages student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop, facilitate, evaluate, and interpret achievement testing and vocational aptitude examinations.
• Collaborate with other academic teachers to integrate course content and provide support for students experiencing behavioral and academic challenges.
• Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to public-school settings, workplace settings, and/or other educational programs.
• Provide educational case management services for identified students as needed.
• Be an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education – Required.
• Connecticut State Department of Education certification or willingness to pursue (#044).
• Experience with teaching students – Preferred.
• Ability to develop a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs.

Skills

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills

Pay

Hourly range between $27-$35 based on qualifications, education, certifications, and experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm – 17 ½ hours per week.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. CJR encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence.