Physical Education/ Gym Teacher

CJR; Overlook (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Holiday time

Floating holidays

Annual incentives

401k match

Career growth

Employee recognition

Employee discounts

EAP

PSLF forgiveness

Tuition discount

Job summary

Waterbury, CT-based organization CJR seeks a Part-Time Physical Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and emotional needs. Under the Director of Education and Student Services, you will plan engaging PE activities aligned with IEPs and assess progress. Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–12:00pm (17.5 hours/week).

Pay: $27–$35 per hour. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Connecticut certification; experience teaching students is preferred; PBIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is required.
• Connecticut certification or willingness to pursue is required.
• Experience teaching students is preferred.
• Ability to develop a positive classroom culture/environment for diverse needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct a balanced program of instruction with demonstration and work time.
• Provide differentiated assessment strategies to support student learning.
• Establish behavior guidelines and PBIS-aligned procedures.
• Use technology to support instruction for special education students.
• Collaborate with administrators and other professionals to implement IEPs.
• Develop and interpret achievement testing and assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students with behavioral and academic challenges.
• Assist in transition planning for students returning to various educational settings.
• Provide educational case management for identified students as needed.
• Be an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Collaboration Skills

Positive classroom culture

Personal Effectiveness

Credibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Connecticut Certification (#044)

Job description

Part‑Time PE Teacher - Job #627

Waterbury, CT 06702

$27-$35 per hour

Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00pm - 17 1/2 hours per week

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

Minimal 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
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills

Hours and Rate of Pay:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00pm - 17 1/2 hours per week
• Hourly range between $27-$35 per hour based on qualifications, education, certifications and experience.

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 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 Federal Student Aid
• 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 our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.