The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth and establishes effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. The School Teacher works effectively with the building administrator and other teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.

• Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.

• Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.

• Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.

• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.

• Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling conditions.

• Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.

• Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.

• Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

• Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

• Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.

• Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

• Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.

• Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.

• Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.

• Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.

• Collaborates with teachers and other related service staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required

• Teacher license/certification, as applicable by state or contract/district

• One year of experience as a school teacher, preferred

• Willingness and ability to accept direct responsibility for safety, wellbeing, or work output of other people

• Ability to read and implement instructional plans, correspond with parents and administration, and effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parent, students, staff members, and the general public as requested

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.