Adaptive Physical Education Teacher ESCS - WP Campus - Per Diem

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•City of White Plains, NY

3d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to design a specialized physical education curriculum adapted to the needs of the children. The role involves creating a climate of warmth, acceptance, and encouragement that fosters growth and development in all children regardless of disability. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. Under the guidance of the School Administration, the teacher will understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures. This role requires demonstrating knowledge of NYS Learning Standards through the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that address individual student goals and strengthen home-school learning continuity. The teacher will design an adaptive physical education (APE) program, including aquatic programming in collaboration with a transdisciplinary team, to meet each child's IEP goals. Integration of SED Learning Standards and Teaching Standards into effective goals and practices is crucial for positive child outcomes. Participation in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team regarding each child's needs related to their APE program is expected. The role involves creating an organized and safe learning environment, maintaining APE materials and equipment, and adhering to the daily school schedule. The teacher will lead a team of paraprofessional staff in executing lesson plans and maintain accurate record-keeping and IEP Goal tracking documentation as required by SED and Coleman School Policy. Active participation in the creation and implementation of an individual and school-wide Professional Development Plan is also a key responsibility. The position requires adherence to standards for customer service, quality improvement, professional development, environmental, safety, and infection control practices, confidentiality, corporate compliance, and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures, including attending mandatory in-services for regulatory compliance and best practices. Other tasks to support school operations may be assigned by School Administration.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with a 12-18 credit concentration in Adapted Physical Education preferred
Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Education, preferred
NYS certification in Physical Education
Complete required practicum in Physical Education; concentration in Adapted Physical Education preferred
Minimum of one-year experience in related setting working with children with multiple disabilities preferred
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Good problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this School, which includes a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children, if necessary

Nice To Haves

12-18 credit concentration in Adapted Physical Education
Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Education
Concentration in Adapted Physical Education preferred for practicum
Minimum of one-year experience in related setting working with children with multiple disabilities

Responsibilities

Design a specialized physical education curriculum adapted to the needs of the children.
Create a climate of warmth, acceptance and encouragement that fosters growth and development in all children regardless of disability.
Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of NYS Learning Standards through the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that address the individual goals of students and strengthen the continuity of learning experiences between home and school.
Design an adaptive physical education (APE) program that includes aquatic programming in collaboration with transdisciplinary team (education staff, related service staff, etc.) that meets the IEP goals of each child.
Demonstrate ability to integrate the SED Learning Standards and Teaching Standards into effective goals and practices that result in positive child outcomes.
Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her APE program.
Create an organized and safe learning environment to ensure that APE materials and equipment are maintained in good condition, properly inventoried and used according to the physical abilities of each child.
Adhere to daily school schedule and demonstrate ability to lead team of paraprofessional staff in carrying out lesson plans.
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP Goal tracking documentation as required by SED and Coleman School Policy for quality assurance and accountability purposes.
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards.
Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other John A. Coleman policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families.
Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration.