Adaptive PE & SEL Teacher — Growth & Inclusion

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Garden Prairie (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is hiring a Physical Education teacher in Illinois to deliver engaging PE instruction, assess student progress, and tailor lesson plans to diverse learners. The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams, data-driven planning, and supportive behavior strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and valid PE teaching certification, with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic educational environment and participate in conferences and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; valid teaching certification in physical education.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree; valid teaching certification in physical education

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is hiring a Physical Education teacher in Illinois to deliver engaging PE instruction, assess student progress, and tailor lesson plans to diverse learners. The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams, data-driven planning, and supportive behavior strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and valid PE teaching certification, with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic educational environment and participate in conferences and training sessions.