PE Teacher- Special Education

Overview

The Richardson School at the Cudahy campus is seeking a Physical Education Teacher.

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing physical education programs and health education designed to meet the unique needs of students within their IEP. The PE teacher works with the Special Education Supervisor in daily program implementation and coordination.

The Richardson School provides an alternative education setting for children with special needs who have been dually diagnosed with developmental or neurological disabilities and emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.

• Designs achievement‑based physical‑education programs based on current abilities and needs of students.
• Modifies instructional strategies, activities, environment and equipment to facilitate an optimum learning experience for the students. Incorporates technology as appropriate.
• Develops appropriate adapted physical education relating to IEP goals and objectives. Goals reflect an integrated understanding of each student’s disability and associated characteristics (physical, cognitive, and affective).
• Actively attends and participates in IEP meetings as needed. Presents comprehensive motor assessment reports and develops goals.
• Continually evaluates and assesses student performance in the physical education setting, determines strengths and needs of each student, and incorporates this into overall physical education program.
• Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing new programming. Teaches health and hygiene classes with age‑specific content and curriculum.
• Functions within legal and professional school standards in maintaining a therapeutic and educational environment for students.
• Ensures learning environment and activities are conducive to student development of academics, independence, competence, and sense of self‑worth.
• Regularly informs SES of lesson planning, motivational instructional programs, changes in schedules or curriculum and Instructional Aide performance, etc.
• Within timelines, completes all required documentation including lesson plans, Behavior Data Forms, Activity Requisition and Notification Forms, Transition Summaries.

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Adaptive Physical Education from an accredited college or university.
• Requires current, active license in Physical Education (530) issued by the State of WI Department of Public Instruction, with an Adaptive Physical Education license (860) preferred.
• Experience working with individuals who display needs in the areas of autism, cognitive delays, EBD, mental health, and other related disabilities preferred.

• Hours: 8‑4 pm during the regular school year + availability to work some ESY hours
• Schedule: Monday‑Friday, following a traditional school calendar
• Salary Range: $54k‑$71k;
  Final salary based on level of education + years of experience. Our teachers are paid year‑round!
• Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
• Health, Dental, Vision, short‑term/long‑term disability, life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Employee‑owned company: automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Pay Active® – access your wages the very next day!

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