Physical Education Teacher

• Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students and emphasize student responsibility in the educational program.
• Recognize student achievement and provide appropriate reinforcement, acknowledgement and recognition, while redirecting student behavior opportunities and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Communicate students’ academic and behavioral successes and failures through both written and verbal communication to both fellow educational staff and treatment team staff.
• Incorporate cultural diversity into all aspects of educational programming and instruction; attend trainings and other educational opportunities to become better informed and respectful of other cultures.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.

Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required. Active Certification in Maryland (IPL or APL), or MSDE Conditional License; with an endorsement in Physical Education Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements Must successfully pass a CJIS criminal background check. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. All client-facing employees must successfully participate and complete a Safe Crisis Management behavior intervention method exam and training. Preferred Education and Experience: 2 years previous teaching experience preferred. ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.

Compassion

Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.

Agility

Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.

Responsiveness

Being quick, positive, and accurate.

Excellence

• Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
• Commitment to
• Diversity,
• Equity, &
• Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.