Specialized Physical Education Instructor

2 weeks ago


Warwick, Rhode Island, United States Tides Family Services Inc Full time

Tides Family Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering extensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families encountering various challenges. Our mission is to deliver services and supports that empower youth to thrive in community-based environments. As an "Agency Without Walls," we provide our services in homes, communities, schools, and wherever our youth are located.

Position Overview: Tides Family Services Inc. is in search of a Specialized Physical Education Instructor to design and execute innovative physical education programs tailored for students with moderate to severe trauma and behavioral challenges. This role focuses on promoting physical fitness, safety practices, and motor skills development as outlined in individual IEPs. The instructor will employ engaging teaching methods, diverse assessment strategies, and effective questioning techniques to inspire and support all students. Furthermore, the instructor will advocate for healthy lifestyle choices and social skills, ensuring that modifications are both safe and suitable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a creative and suitable adapted physical education program tailored to meet the needs of individual students with moderate to severe trauma and behavioral challenges, as specified in their IEPs, facilitating physical fitness, safety practices, health awareness, coordination, balance, strength, mobility, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, and achievement in sports and games.
  • Implement instructional strategies that effectively challenge, motivate, and engage all trauma-informed students, fostering equitable and active participation.
  • Establish a positive learning environment where all students feel respected and valued.
  • Utilize a variety of assessment methods during instruction to gauge student progress.
  • Encourage students to appreciate the significance of Physical Education and Health.
  • Assist students in cultivating healthy lifestyle habits and social skills.
  • Apply knowledge of exercise physiology to safely modify expectations in physical education, ensuring they align with the needs and abilities of students.
  • Employ various questioning and discussion techniques throughout instruction.
  • Commit to ongoing professional development by actively participating in department meetings, faculty gatherings, and professional growth initiatives.
  • Engage in extracurricular activities at Tides' School, collaborate with the team, and fulfill all professional responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Involve families in their children's educational journey by fostering relationships and maintaining regular communication.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in physical education within K-12, charter, or other non-traditional educational settings.
  • Proven track record of delivering adaptive physical education that ensures excellence in physical education, health, and therapeutic lessons for students.
  • Ability to support the intellectual, physical, and social development of at-risk youth through a comprehensive program that promotes academic success.
  • Proficient in instructional methods and materials that effectively achieve identified goals and objectives.
  • Foster an appreciation for the importance of Physical Education and Health among students.
  • RIDE Certified in elementary or secondary Physical Education - Health.
  • RIDE Certified in Adaptive Physical Education at the elementary or secondary level.
  • Physical Education Certification either completed or in progress.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and a registered/inspected vehicle.
Compensation: Salary range is $50,000-$68,500.

The qualifications listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to effectively perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential functions.

Tides Family Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workforce and encourages all mission-driven candidates to consider joining our team.

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