Essential Functions:

Create and implement lesson plans that teach adaptive physical education to students with developmental and psychological disabilities. Oversee and instruct classroom Teaching Assistants. Maintain supplies and equipment that pertain to physical education. Make recommendations for new materials and supplies that need to be ordered. Create and implement IEP goals for each student. Maintain and keep records of quarterly and yearly progress for each student. Evaluate and assess each student’s level in physical education skills. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, in-service trainings, team conferences, and outside professional development conferences and maintain on-going contact with outside agencies/persons as needed. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans in conjunction with classroom staff during class time.

Qualifications 

Dually certified in Special Education/Physical Education highly desired - BA required, MA preferred.  5 years teaching experience (with students with emotional disabilities preferred) and at least 3 years teaching physical education preferred. Knowledge of NYS PE standards and their implementation., Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program. Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing. This position requires successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required TCI refreshers in order to maintain continued employment.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.