Two Day/Week Gross Motor Activities Instructor (Adapted Phys Ed Tchr or Phys Therapy Asst)

JOB POSTINGPOSITION/TITLE:Adapted Physical Education Teacher/Adaptive Gross Motor Activities Instructor (Two Days/Week)PROGRAM/LOCATION:North River Collaborative Learning Center Program Locations (Easton, West Bridgewater, Pembroke)START DATE:August 25, 2025 (2026 Summer Hours TBD)LENGTH OF POSITION:Eleven month schedule, two days per week for the full school-year calendar and summer hours (six weeks) as assigned.SALARY SCHEDULE:Certified Teacher/Licensed TherapistQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree or higher in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Special Education, or related field. Associates degree in physical therapy License from the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals or Department of Elementary and Secondary Education .Evidence of current and ongoing professional development.Three or more years of school-based and/or pediatric experience preferred.REPORTS TO:Coordinator of District ServicesEVALUATION: Staff evaluation will be implemented as outlined in the North River Collaborative Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:INSTRUCTIONAL/DIRECT SERVICEPlan and implement gross motor groups or adaptive physical education as part of the NRC integrated service delivery model.Provide direct instruction in the collaborative-based educational setting.Provide consultation to administrators, instructional staff, students, and families regarding evidence-based practices for the development of students motor skills, including recreation and leisure time activity.Monitor effectiveness through observation, data collection, and communication with other staff members. Support students educational goals across school settings as opportunities arise.Order, construct and/or adapt equipment to meet the educational and recreational needs of the students.Help ensure the proper and safe use of positioning and mobility equipment and identify maintenance and/or replacement needs relative to gross motor groups.Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies and keep equipment and supplies clean and orderly.Act as a resource to students, parents and staff members who wish to further their understanding of adaptive activities.Perform other duties as assigned. DOCUMENTATION, EVALUATION, AND COMMUNICATIONSubmit all written reports, goals and objectives on a timely basis.Keep student attendance, progress monitoring, third-party billing and other documentation current and orderly.Provide input for the development of department, program or district budget as requested.Abide by established work hours and follow policies and procedures outlined in the North River Collaborative Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook.Confer/meet with parents as needed to help them better understand the role of the PT in the school setting, including the student's individual plan. Provide home suggestions when indicated.HEALTH AND SAFETYRespond to the needs of individual students so as to enhance their social/emotional health and personal development.Respond to situations in a culturally proficient manner taking into account a whole student perspective.With training, apply de-escalation strategies, as necessary, in order to prevent a student from harming themselves or others and safely perform physical escort and restraints as needed. Able to safely lift students up to 50 lbs independently and assist in lifting students up to 100 lbs.Able to physically assist students during activities such as transfers in/out of adaptive equipment and mechanical lifts, and other tasks as needed.Able to move with reasonable speed and physically assist students during any emergency drills or actual emergencies.Able to safely and effectively participate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training if requested and to safely perform CPR as needed once trained.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDevelop student learning and professional practice goals as indicated based on evaluation cycle.Participate in Collaborative and/or member district program development or school-wide goals as requested.Engage in and keep a record of regular professional learning opportunities to stay current in evidence-based practices.Attend and participate in in-service training programs and department/program meetings as required.Keep up to date on current technology for enhancing student success, professional collaboration and efficiency.ETHICALMaintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. Maintain professional attitudes and productive relationships with other staff and administration.Treat students, parents and other professionals with respect.Respond constructively to feedback and goal oriented coaching.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR