Physical Education/ Gym Teacher

About This Position: Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Physical Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress aligned with their Individualized Education Program (IEP); creates a flexible program and learning environment that the will allow students to succeed. 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 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 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 within the educational program Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to the public-school setting, workplace setting, and/or other educational programs Provide educational case management services for identified students as needed Be an active member on an interdisciplinary treatment team

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, part-time employees will enjoy the following 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 MatchCareer 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