Are you a passionate educator with a unique, out-of-the-box teaching approach? Do

you believe in crafting tailored educational journeys for children with diverse

challenges? If you are ready to make a real impact on their lives, join our dedicated

team as a Physical Education Teacher at the Bancroft School!

As a Physical Education Teacher, you will enjoy a flexible work environment that

promotes work/life balance, while also being given the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create a 1:1 personalized level of education for each student.

Empower Students Through Teachable Moments 

Working with children from ages 10 to 21 in a special education setting. All classrooms are multiply disabled programs with most students classified as autistic. Bancroft partners with school districts and state agencies to address each student’s unique needs and supports, including special education, integrated therapies, communication strategies and devices, and residential program

 Responsibilities

• Assess students  individual abilities and create Individualized Education Plans
• (IEPs) as related to Health and Physical Education program
• Design and implement individualized student goals, utilizing curriculum and clinical resources
• Develop and adapt creative, out-of-the-box teaching strategies to address each students unique needs and abilities
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, support staff, and
• other educators, to ensure a holistic approach to each child's tailored educational journey
• Provide a flexible, nurturing learning environment that fosters students; personal growth and self-confidence
• Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers, involving them in their child’s educational progress
• Continuously evaluate and adjust instructional methods and strategies to optimize student learning and growth
• Work within school budget to submit material requests annually to school principal
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in special education

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Physical Education 
• CE/CEAS or Standard License in Health and Physical Education 
• Strong ability to think outside the box and adapt teaching methods to meet
• individual student needs
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• A deep commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment for
• students with diverse challenges
• Be able to work in a highly collaborative manner with all school staff and parents
• Maintain the safety and well being of all students

For information about New Jersey certifications please visit the NJ DOE Licensing and

Certification FAQ Website: https://www.nj.gov/education/license/faq.htm

Join our team of compassionate and innovative educators to help children achieve their

full potential and embark on a unique, tailored educational journey. At Bancroft, we

value work/life balance and the power of collaboration, ensuring our students receive

the highest level of personalized care and education. Apply today to make a meaningful

difference in the lives of these extraordinary individuals!

What You’ll Love About Bancroft: 

Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of our students, and it

inspires us to be better teachers.

Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family

Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional

development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs 

Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program,

generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

What May Challenge You: 

Every hour of each day is different 

Working with students with behavioral and other challenges can be physically, mentally,

and emotionally tough

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.  

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential.  To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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