Physical Education Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• NYS Students with Disabilities B-2, 1-6, 5-9, 7-12, Permanent, or All Grades required.
• B.A. or MA Degree in Adapted Physical Education/Physical Education required.
• Able to teach diverse students with varied interests and different physical abilities.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of hands-on PE experience highly preferred.
• 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 and 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