Physical Education Teacher

Fbh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks' comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Physical Education Teacher to support our LifeWorks School in Media, PA for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide regularly scheduled health and physical education classes to students in the LifeWorks Schools.
2. Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games.
3. Assist in sponsoring and supervising certain school activities.
4. Maintain an environment conducive to students' social and emotional growth.
5. Evaluate the progress of students through grades and observation.
6. Manage behavior through level system, S.M.A.R.T. Program, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s level degree in Health and Physical Education, with valid teaching certification. Master’s degree in Education or related field or Special Education certification preferred. Prior experience working with students with disabilities and adolescents with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.