Physical Education Teacher - Middle & High School

Valley Collaborative; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Collaborative is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for Middle and High School programs in Billerica, MA. The role reports to the Principal and is a 1.0 FTE with 212 contracted days.

The school serves students with special needs across its Valley Transitional High School and associated campuses. Requirements include MA DESE Physical Education license (5-12) and a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in alternative middle school and high school setting and/or with children who have significant mental health and behavioral challenges.
• MA DESE Physical Education, 5-12 License Required; MA DESE Moderate Disabilities License optional.

Responsibilities

• Experience working with students with mental health disorders including Mood Disorders, PTSD, RAD, Anxiety, ADHD, and other learning/behavioral needs.
• Teach grade-level PE content and supervise classroom aides.
• Implement de-escalation/physical intervention strategies and collaborate with BCBA/SLP/OT/PT teammates to support IEPs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Behavior management

Mental health awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Physical Education Teacher - Middle & High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920627

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position: Middle & High School Physical Education Teacher

Location: Valley Transitional High School – Billerica, MA

Reporting to: Principal

FTE: 1.0

Contracted Days: 212

Salary Range: $65,684 - $110,976

Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) programs for Individuals over the age of 18 with special needs. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and DDS, MCB and MRC. Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred
• Experience in alternative middle school and high school setting and/or with children who have significant mental health and behavioral challenges
• Education: Masters degree preferred, bachelor’s degree required
• MA DESE Physical Education, 5-12 License Required, MA DESE Moderate Disabilities License optional

Overall Responsibilities

• Experience working with students diagnoses with mental health disorders included but not limited to Mood Disorder, PTSD, RAD, Anxiety, ADHD, specific learning disabilities and behavioral needs
• Ability to teach grade level content and supervise classroom/behavioral aides
• Experience and training in de-escalation/physical intervention strategies
• Consult with school staff regarding mental health symptoms and the impact on academic functioning
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary school team to ensure clinical needs of students are met
• Work with interdisciplinary teams of professionals SLP, OT, PT, and BCBA to develop and implement IEPs
• Implement behavior support plans as developed in conjunction with the BCBA as well as monitor teacher aides conducting such plans