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Brooklyn Blue Feather-Special Education Physical Education Teacher

AHRC NYC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Education Teacher will assess student needs to develop and implement an adaptive physical education curriculum aligned with NYS Common Core Standards and IEP goals. They will work directly with students with developmental disabilities and autism while coordinating staff interactions to ensure effective program delivery.

Qualifications

Job Description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Job Description

Currently seeking a Physical Education Teacher for Brooklyn Blue Feather in Sheepshead Bay.

Address: 2335 Gerritsen Avenue Brooklyn NY 11229

Role Description:

  • Full Time | Monday-Friday
  • Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:30 P.M
  • 10 month program with a 30 day summer session

Responsibilities Include:

  • 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 meet 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 staffs’ interactions with students.

  • Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

  • 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
  • Commuter Benefits
  • & more! 

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

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

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.

AHRC NYC

AHRC New York City is a Chapter of The Arc New York. Our Vision A socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Our Mission Advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Equity for People with Disabilities We’re fiercely committed to achieving equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City. At AHRC New York City we support more than 15,000 people annually under our guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives and are part of a social justice movement grounded in our common humanity. Our 5,000 staff are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work to actively create a world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. We’re meeting our objectives by not only providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, but by also calling for change in legislation and public policy, and advocating for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community. We’re an over 75-year-old family governed organization, among the very best champions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City and beyond. The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is great as are the inequities they face in a world that still perpetuates an “us and them” mentality. Now more than ever, we call upon government, corporations, foundations and the public to join us so we can effectively advocate and achieve equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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