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Archway Programs is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, providing diverse services to individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization focuses on core values like safety, compassion, and individuality to improve lives. With over 450 employees serving over 1,800 individuals, Archway Programs emphasizes customized services and continuous innovation to make a positive impact in the community.

Title: Physical Education Teacher

Job Summary: Teachers generally function under the supervision of the principal and child study team in the development of an appropriate physical education program. Teachers are knowledgeable about movement and the adaptive PE process of handicapped students. They organize appropriate activities following the school health and physical education curriculum and student IEPs. They implement educational activities to develop students ‘individual development in motor skills and social/emotional behavior. The teacher provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, helping to implement physical educational activities.

Salary: Starting at $57000 / Annually depending on education / experience

• Works under the direct supervision of the principal.
• Works effectively with the Archway child study team, sending district child study teams, administration, parents, and support staff (teacher assistants, crisis counselor, related services)
• Gives directions to teacher assistants participating in the activities.
• Utilizes teacher assistant appropriately to support student activities.
• Utilizes an effective classroom management system.
• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet students’ needs.
• Utilizes appropriate methods/materials to help student succeed.
• Order/utilizes supplies and equipment.
• Maintains ongoing and regular contact with classroom teacher and Physical Therapist concerning: student growth, behavior, needs
• Utilizes a sequential curricula with planned experiences to enable students to:
  • develop self-expression
  • improve self-concept
  • develop social skills
  • develop self-help skills
  • improve pupil’s health/physical development
  • Maintains/turns in lesson plans weekly to the principal
• Participates in curriculum development.
• Participates in orientation/in-service programs on the nature/management of handicapped students’ educational problems/needs.
• Participates in program evaluation/implementation and works cooperatively with teachers/counselors/therapists
• Controls gym in a structured/non-authoritarian way
• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment.
• Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
• Participates in PIP for professional development.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• NJ Teaching Certification
• NJ Teacher of Health and Physical Education
• *Must be willing to get lifeguard certification and CPO certification (paid for by program)