Brooklyn Blue FeatherSpecial Education Physical Education Teacher

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,760 - 81,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Developmental Training Program

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifying for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher in New York, NY. The role involves developing individualized programs for students with disabilities, preparing lesson plans aligned to standards, and engaging in physical activities.

Qualifications include a BA or MA in Special Education or Physical Education, with experience in developmental disabilities. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required in Special Education or Physical Education.
• NYS Teacher Certification preferred; eligibility for certification required.
• Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental disabilities and impact on performance.
• Assess students’ needs and develop individualized programs.
• Develop an Adaptive Physical Education Curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned to NYS Common Core Standards.
• Incorporate IEP goals and progress reports.
• Engage and supervise students during physical education activities.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Ability to assess needs and develop programs

Experience with adaptive physical education

Engagement and supervision of activities

Education

BA or MA in Special Education/Physical Education

Job description

• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental disabilities of students and their impact on performance and functioning.
• Assess students needs and abilities and develop individualized physical education programs based on findings.
• Develop an Adaptive Physical Education Curriculum that incorporates current theory, research, and practice and meets the needs and abilities of school age students with autism and other disabilities.
• Prepare daily lesson plans with activities that are aligned to NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data which advance goals and as applicable, reflect the objectives on the IEP; and progress reports as needed.
• Incorporate goals and clinical recommendations into each student's program.
• Work directly with students, engaging in and supervising all physical education activities and coordinate staff's interactions with students.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Developmental Training Program
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Annual Salary: $79,760-$81,411

Learn more about us: www.ahrcnyc.org/about/careers

Qualifications

BA or MA in Special Education/Physical Education required. NYS Teacher Certification preferred, eligibility for certification required.

Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities and autism.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.