Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of programs which develop motor skills, physical fitness skills for students with disabilities with specialized instruction and appropriate learning accommodations and modifications

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate the evaluation, monitoring, recommending and programming of students' motor and physical fitness skills

Evaluation of student progress through data collection and skill acquisition

Oversee the Adapted Physical Education IEP student goals

Assist the IEP team with student physical education related assessments; develops, implements and monitors students' individualized plans

Attend IEP & Progress Review Meetings

Instruct students in adapted physical education providing small group and individual activities

Teach motor and fitness skills that will transfer to physical activity for recreation and leisure activities

Assist in coordinating parental/guardian consent and release forms relating to physical education activities

Assist in serving as liaison with representatives from physical activity based community agencies.

Develop a seasonal unit plan calendar

Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor degree in physical education or related field
• Massachusetts Teaching Certification in Physical Education.
• Adaptive Physical Education Certification (APE)
• Training or experience teaching skills to a students who have mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities
• Valid driver's license.
• Must meet Dept of Early Education and Care Background record check requirements
• Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

The Guild offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth