History & Physical Education Teacher FY26-27

The Mission:

The Greenwood School empowers neurodivergent learners in grades 6-12 by fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of community through the development of meaningful friendships. Greenwood prioritizes research-based programs that emphasize academics and social-emotional skills, integrating experiential learning to instill a love of learning and prepare students for fulfilling futures.

Job Description:

The History/Physical Education Teacher will implement a student-centered program focused on individual students' needs and accommodations. The History/Physical Education Teacher provides opportunities for students to gain competence in ancient history, world history, and early American history, and also to help students develop their physical abilities, learn new skills, and incorporate health education, including nutrition, safety, and the benefits of physical activity.

Responsibilities:

20 blocks per week teaching Planning and preparation for classes Alert appropriate faculty/Academic Dean when you are concerned about a student's work completion and if they are falling behind so a plan can be created to support the student in a timely fashion Student supervision for daily breaks, during meetings, and after lunch Attend meetings as scheduled•morning faculty meeting, full faculty meeting, Community Meetings, IEP meetings, department meetings, student team meetings, meetings with Admin as necessary Sub as necessary for emergency single-period situations Two weeks of meetings and training in the fall Term reports•one mid-term and one end-of-term report per student, each trimester. Each report requires 1-2 hours to write for each student, as well as making edits as requested after the Academic Dean or Department Head review. Responsibilities for district-placed students as requested by the Director of Special Education Attend IEP and any other district or in-house meetings Complete IEP progress monitoring reports each trimester Participate in the development of new IEP goals Complete Medicaid logs when applicable Provide all accommodations as per IEPs Complete teacher forms for evaluations Create and assign classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, writing projects, etc. Grade and provide timely feedback to students for classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, writing projects, etc. Create rubrics to score and assess student work Enter grades into Blackbaud in a reasonable time frame and maintain accurate grade books as data (behavior/engagement, classwork, homework, etc.) Administer and score informal assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the year Respond to and write various emails to faculty, administrators, and parents Respond to and write Blackbaud notes and messages to faculty, administrators, and parents Packing the classroom and emptying it for storage purposes, the week before school ends, so that everything can be moved in preparation for the Summer Program with Yellow Barn. In-service days Airport pick-up, drop-off, and supervision duty as assigned Attend all Greenwood events as assigned Vermont State Type 2 Bus License must be current as of August 31, 2026 1st aid and CPR training certificate must be current as of August 31, 2026 Supervise afternoon activities two times per week or work one night a week in the dorm. Supervise and run weekend activities every third weekend as instructed by the Weekend Team Leader. Serve as a faculty advisor who supports advisee(s) personal and academic growth. Other duties as assigned by the

Head of School Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in History and/or a comparable field Knowledge of positive behavioral supports, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practices Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Organized, flexible disposition Passion for working with neurodivergent students Preferred•two or more years of teaching experience Preferred•State of Vermont Professional Teaching license

Pay:

$52,000.00•$64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person