Reports to: Head of School and Director of School

Job Summary: Meaningful instruction for students, to facilitate learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Flexible, creative, and willing to fill in for various subjects and grade levels.

Detailed Responsibilities & Activities (Including Physical Function):

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Manage the classroom in a way that encourages students
• Create a classroom that is conducive to learning
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
• Implement plans for curriculum program which provide for effective teaching strategies
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in the absence of the teacher
• Presents for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner
• Other duties assigned to help and assist the School, Directors, and Staff

Minimum Requirements: Experience teaching in a classroom setting, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, ability to multi-task, and be able to pass a Background check.

Education: College education, Bachelor’s Degree.

Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

Documentation Required: College Transcripts, teaching certificate, and documentation of experience.

The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools offer a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities. The Briarwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

JOB TITLE: P.E. Teacher/Coach

REPORTS TO: Director of the Tuttle School 

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None 

STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract 

JOB SUMMARY: PE Teacher/Coach will facilitate the growth of students through direct, multi-sensory instruction utilizing an evidence-based curriculum. The PE Teacher/Coach plans and implements general daily classroom activity, helps students with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, cares for their physical and emotional health and safety, affirms students’ abilities, strives to promote dignity in all relationships, and attends and coaches all Special Olympics sporting events. This position will play a critical role in partnering with the Tuttle School Director and the Interim Head of School.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):

• Commitment to Briarwood and Tuttle’s mission, purpose, and culture
• Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students.
• Partner proactively and enthusiastically with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
• Maintain a strong content knowledge of softball, basketball, tennis, and other team sports
• Prepare and facilitate PE and Fitness classes
• Complete all Special Olympics coaching and sport-specific training to assist with the assessment and training of athletes to prepare them for the Special Olympics competition
• Maintain flexibility in schedule, other assignment may be needed
• Attend Special Olympics sporting events on weekends (10 to 12 weekends in Fall and Spring) and after school (5 to 7 after school in Fall and Spring)
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction
• Prepare lesson plans
• Document progress, assist goals for students
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents and Special Olympic staff
• Developing and issuing educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organizing supplies and resources for presentations.
• Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Planning and implementing educational activities and events.
• Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Update parents
• Attending parent-teacher meetings.
• Evaluating and documenting students’ progress.
• Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests.
• Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students.
• Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the School.
• Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
• Participate in any accreditation process for the school.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Tuttle School or the Interim Head of School.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Teacher Certificate, with a Specialty in Physical Education or Equivalent. CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in teaching students with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
• Prior Special Olympics experience (preferred)
• Work with Intellectual Development Disabilities with various ages and physical abilities
• Passion and commitment to providing people with ID with the opportunity to develop as athletes
• Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Technologically savvy
• Proven success at working collaboratively
• Passionate about the chosen field of study and working with students who learn differently
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Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.

The Tuttle Philosophy 

“Every student can learn, and every student has the right to be taught in the way he or she learns best.” 

The Tuttle Core Values 

Community through Connections 

Our school community is a diverse group of learners who treat each other with kindness and respect. 

We value the connections that our faculty and staff make with our students. 

We value our partnerships with families. 

We strive to ensure that our community offers academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities. 

Transformation through Confidence 

Our faculty creates a structured and challenging academic environment. They hold themselves and their students accountable as they build confident, self-advocating learners prepared for an ever-challenging and complex world. We set high expectations for social behavior and academic success, which students attain through perseverance and a growth mindset. 

Each candidate is expected to understand and support the Briarwood and Tuttle Teaching Philosophy and Core Values. 

The Briarwood and Tuttle School are equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood and Tuttle School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.