Adapted Aquatics Teacher

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN is seeking a full-time aquatic education specialist to develop and implement an adapted aquatics program for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. The role focuses on safety, individual program design, and collaboration with instructional staff to support student progress.

The ideal candidate will hold PA Health & Physical Education certification at the elementary/secondary level, possess an MS in Adapted Physical Activity and

Qualifications

• PA Instructional Level II Health & Physical Education PreK-12 required.
• MS in Adapted Physical Activity with proper certifications.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with the department and program teams to continually improve the program for each student.
• To implement adapted aquatics program and conduct adapted aquatic program for students with visual and multiple disabilities.
• To assess individual and group needs in the pool and design instruction to meet student needs in collaboration with support personnel.
• To develop and implement individual education programs (IEP) designed to meet the needs of each student.
• To provide a safe and well organized pool environment.
• To measure students' skill attainment and report to parents and education supervisors.
• To use specialized and adapted materials/equipment and submit appropriate paperwork recommending purchases.
• To inform and direct instructional aides accordingly.
• To attend and participate in team meetings, staff meetings and professional in-service and training sessions.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Executive Director, or Designee.

Skills

Adapted Physical Education

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Education

PA Instructional Level II Health & Physical Education PreK-12

MS in Adapted Physical Activity - Certified Adapted Physical Educator; Certified Disability Sport Specialist

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pittsburgh - Main Campus - Pittsburgh, PA 15213Position Type: Full Time

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Located in the heart of Oakland, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering our students to realize their full potential. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts within western Pennsylvania.

POSITION SUMMARY:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Schedule: 189 days per year; Mondays through Fridays from 8:15am to 3:30pm or 7:45am to 3:00pm (36hrs per week). Permanent position.

Payrate: $35-40/hr depending on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work closely with the department and program teams to continually improve the program for each student.
• To implement adapted aquatics program and conduct adapted aquatic program for students with visual and multiple disabilities.
• To assess individual and group needs in the pool and work/consult with appropriate support personnel to design instruction to meet student needs.
• To develop and implement individual education programs (IEP) designed to meet the needs of each student.
• To provide a safe and well organized pool environment.
• To measure students' skill attainment and report to parents and education supervisors.
• To use specialized and adapted materials/equipment and submit appropriate paperwork recommending purchases.
• To inform and direct instructional aides accordingly.
• To attend and participate in team meetings, staff meetings and professional in-service and training sessions.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Executive Director, or Designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PA Instructional Level II Health & Physical Education PreK-12
• M.S. in Adapted Physical Activity - Certified Adapted Physical Educator; Certified Disability Sport Specialist
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Physical Demands / Work Requirements:

• Ability to help lift and/or position students when necessary. Must be comfortable with lifting up to 50 pounds from the floor.
• Ability to lift and carry objects such as equipment, books, stacks of reports, etc, generally items weighing 20 pounds or less.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, crouching, stooping, kneeling, crawling, sitting, and walking including up and down stairs.
• Pushing wheelchairs, moving/sliding student equipment.
• Ability to work in a hot humid environment in therapy pool area and outdoors during student activities and morning and afternoon transportation as needed.
• Communicate respectfully with multiple team members.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of educational areas and therapy areas (i.e. OT/PT gym, clinic room, storage rooms).
• Assist with student enrichment groups and adapted sports programming as assigned.
• Ability to read and attend to computer screens.
• Manual dexterity skills for typing and use of various equipment.
• Comply with established policies and other duties.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer