Pillar Care Continuum·Livingston, New Jersey
The Physical Education Teacher designs and implements personalized instructional programs and lesson plans based on student IEPs. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and staff to support students with developmental disabilities.
$38.00 to $43.00 Hourly
Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Education Teacher to join our Pillar High School team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to supporting students with developmental disabilities by evaluating individual educational needs, designing personalized instructional programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure student success.
Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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$38.00-$43.00 Hourly
Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work
experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,
complexity and external market and internal market value when
determining salary level.
Competitive Insurance Benefits: (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)
Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account: Paid Holidays; Generous PTO
401K with Employer Matching
This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.
Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2
Category 2
Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.
A Bachelor's degree and Physical Education certification are required, with a preference for New Jersey certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped. Candidates must pass a fingerprint background check and be physically capable of moderate to strenuous activity.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand, especially in core subjects like English. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates with the correct New Jersey certification, a bachelor’s degree, and classroom readiness; the posted benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show your certification status and relevant English instruction experience.