Physical Education Teacher

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲

As a Physical Education Teacher you will create a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; motivating each student to cultivate physical fitness and appropriate social and emotional adjustment in accordance with each student’s ability and Individual Education Program (IEP) as appropriate.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual and/or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated by ChanceLight Education and/or partnering school district.
• Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by state learning standards for physical education.
• Working cooperatively in the planning and implementation of a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzing, demonstrating, and explaining basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Developing lesson plans and supplementary materials as necessary for the delivery of instruction.
• Providing individualized and small group instruction in order to accommodate and/or modify (per students’ IEPs if applicable) to the needs of each student.
• Providing appropriate safety instruction and making safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluating academic and social growth of students, preparing report cards, and keeping appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Maintaining control of physical education equipment and storage and use of school property.
• Evaluating each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contributions in team sports.
• Communicating with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom during assigned activities during the school day.
• Administering testing in accordance with ChanceLight, state, and district policies and procedures.
• Participating as a member of multidisciplinary teams and/or IEP teams to support students progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives.
• Collaborating with teachers and program administration on the development of IEP goals, when appropriate.
• Participating in various student and parent activities which occur during the workday or occasionally outside of normal working hours including PTA, student clubs,
  extracurricular activities, intramurals, and afterschool activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee consistent with the goals of the position.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field of study.
• Meet all state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
• Prior experience working with students with IEP's
• Prior experience working with individuals with severe learning, emotional and/or behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge and understanding of state and/or national content standards.
• Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!  

‖ Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance! 

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY!  

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Bachelors or better in Physical Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• All State Req Credentials

• Teaching Certification
• Physical Education

Skills

• Teaching Specialty - Physical Education
• Special Education
• Recreation ServicesTherap
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Curriculum Development

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)