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Residential Physical Education Activity Leader

Monday-Friday

1pm - 9pm

JOB GOAL : To develop, organize and implement individual physical education curriculum for the residential students of Boston Higashi School within the context of Daily Life Therapy

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Physical Education Program which is a fundamental area of study of Daily Life Therapy®.
• Contribute to quarterly progress reports related to physical education as requested.
• Order and supplement all PE-related equipment as needed by means of a written request to the Master Teacher.
• Prepare information (i.e. educational assessment, Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives, quarterly progress reports) and / or attend periodical I.E.P. meetings.
• Attend teacher meetings and in service meetings.
• Coordinate students' participation in activities on and off-site, including Special Olympics where appropriate.
• Study and develop further knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of Daily Life Therapy, as well as recent developments in Physical Education.
• Provide and implement a physically safe environment for all students in all situations.
• Develop an environment that is organized and stimulating and reflective of the student's participation in the creation of this environment.
• Participate in all student activities including; extensive physical exercise, various forms of exercise including lifting, standing, squatting and jogging one to three miles daily.
• Adhere to school policies pertaining to all aspects of students' rights and student affairs.
• Adhere to school policies pertaining to personnel and other governing agencies.
• Maintain an open, honest and tactful relationship with parents and other individuals involved with the students.
• Respond to parent's inquiries or phone calls promptly, respectfully and discreetly and record according to the designated procedures.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with parents and others.
• Contribute as a member of a team and accept the decision of the team.
• Assist other staff in the performance of their tasks as requested or as needs become apparent.
• Support teachers with the teaching of Daily Life Therapy as needed (snack, dinner, showers, break time, or whenever needed).
• Attend daily division and / or closing meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Curriculum, Division Directors and / or Director of Programming.

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