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-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Physical/ Health Education Teacher:

Baird School is seeking a licensed Physical/Health Education Teacher to fill an opening for the 2024-2025 school year. Teach multi-aged classrooms of 8 to 10 students and plan large group activities for up to 18 students. Also, coordinate and lead the Outdoor Challenge Program.

The Baird School provides an alternative educational environment for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) whose needs cannot be met in a regular educational environment due to social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Students engage in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming to develop skills/strategies that will allow them to succeed in the least restrictive educational environment available to them.

Consider this position if you have a Bachelor's Degree, are a licensed Physical Education Teacher and can safely and effectively implement physical intervention. Qualified candidates will be skilled in the areas of classroom management, differentiated instruction and assisting students with self- regulation. Experience with Recreation Therapy or Project Adventure is desired.

Responsibilities:

- Provide instruction in the area of Physical Education and Health

- Design and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students

- Assess students' progress and contribute to comprehensive evaluations when necessary

- Assist with Classroom and Planning Room coverage as needed

- Coordinate and lead the Outdoor Challenge Program

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Licensed Teacher

- Experience in the areas of classroom management, differentiated instruction and assisting students with self-regulation

- Physical capability to lead Physical Education instruction

- Physical ability to safely and effectively implement physical intervention

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Licensed Teacher

- Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

- Full time (37.5 hours)

- Exempt

- We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

- Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more

- Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.

- Two Dental options through Delta Dental

- Vision Insurance

- Employer 401(k) contributions

- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

- Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account

- Childcare Stipend

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee referral program with financial payment

- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED

- Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education

- Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

- Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.