Adaptive Physical Education Teacher - QSAC Education - Bronx School

QSAC Careers • Bronx, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

QSAC's Education team is hiring a dedicated Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Teacher to ensure physical education programs are developed and implemented in accordance with IEP goals, behavioral principles, QSAC Curriculum, and the individual needs of every student. This role involves working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum between the ages of 2-22 years old.

Requirements

• B.A. or MA Degree in Adapted Physical Education/Physical Education required.
• 1-2 years of hands-on PE experience highly preferred.
• NYS Students with Disabilities B-2, 1-6, 5-9, 7-12, Permanent, or All Grades required.
• Experience in ABA preferred but not required.
• Able to teach diverse students with varied interests and different physical abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ABA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete formal and informal motor assessments of each student.
• Develop each student’s physical education curriculum in conjunction with the classroom teaching clinical team.
• Write IEP goals, objectives and updates in accordance with official mandates.
• Collect daily/weekly data on student’s progress.
• Implement behavior management strategies and tactics in accordance with each child’s behavior management plan and school policy.
• Maintain neat and accurate records, equipment and gym space.
• Promote generalization of individually learned skills both in and out of the school environment.
• Participate in Clinical/Parent meetings as needed.
• Conduct physical education presentations and attend any required student/staff meetings.
• Interact with parents, college interns, professionals other interested parties.
• Confer regularly with the Director or designee on the progress of the Adapted Physical Education Program.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage (for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level