<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Certified Physical Education Teacher (Job ID 1155)</p> <p>Special Education (#044)</p> <p>Part or Full Time/Academic Calendar/TRB Eligible</p> <p>Location Negotiable: one school site (in Torrington) or multiple sites (Terryville, Danbury)</p> <p>Starting August 25, 2025; Position is open until filled</p> <p>For over 20 years, EdAdvance has partnered with area school districts in Litchfield and Fairfield counties to provide cost effective, specialized educational, behavioral, and diagnostic services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral conditions that significantly impact their ability to learn.</p> <p>Superior quality, personalized learning and behavioral programs are provided in an inclusive and engaging environment. Our skilled team collaborates closely with students, families, and districts to design a comprehensive plan that addresses the educational, social-emotional, and transitional needs of each student.</p> <p>Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to provide physical education activities which strengthen our students' physical, behavioral, emotional, social and academic skills. The hours of this position are flexible and can range from part-time (minimum, 3 days per week) to full-time. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Strengthen and develop activities aligned to physical education standards for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 </li><li>Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students </li><li>Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions </li><li>Collaborates with the special education teacher and other school staff who are part of each student's team </li><li>Other duties as may be assigned </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>At least 2 years of experience teaching is preferred </li><li>Interest in working with students with trauma and challenging behaviors </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs </li><li>Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required </li></ul> <p>Qualifications/Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Current Connecticut Certification in Physical Education (#044) </li><li>Those with dual certification in Special Education (#165, #265) are encouraged to apply </li><li>Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job </li><li>Reliable transportation is required (mileage reimbursement is applicable) </li><li>Physically able to perform emergency restraint techniques - training/certification is provided </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>EdAdvance</p> <p>P.O. Box 909</p> <p>Litchfield, CT 06759-0909</p> <p>EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org</p>