Physical Education Teacher

Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Physical Education or Special Education is required.

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for providing group instruction to all students in a structured gymnasium environment designed to promote physical, emotional and social growth. They will develop Physical Education lessons that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 5-22 years) with autism, intellectual/developmental disorders and/or acquired brain injury.

• Monday
  - Friday 8a-4:30p
• Year-round position
• Starting Salary:
  Level 1 PA SPED/PE teacher cert with bachelors degree: $61,360.00 (+) based on years of experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Physical Education Field
• A Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Physical Education or Special Education is required.
• A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with specialized populations and experience with special education curriculums.
• Strong teaching skills with emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged. Experience or interest in principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Physical Education preferred.

• Responsible for classroom physical education instruction, development of appropriate teaching objectives and documentation systems.
• Maintains a classroom schedule for students and assures compliance with schedule.
• Creates learning materials that are appropriate to each student served.
• Communicates and consults with Interdisciplinary Team to identify programming needs in the area of Physical Education instruction.
• Consults with relevant team members to promote continuity in programming between various program areas.
• Maintains gym area according to safety standards and informs Education Administrator of any hazards which may exist.
• Assists with inventory and maintains materials as needed. Submits requests for replacement or additional materials to Education Administrator.
• Assists with classroom teacher coverage as needed.
• Assists with student transport daily.

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees