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About the Role

Physical Educators in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded, self-contained classroom. This role offers ongoing training and support from board-certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance career growth. The school programs operate on a 12-month calendar, providing valuable experience in classroom and community settings following applied behavior analysis principles.

Responsibilities

Administer formal and informal assessments and prepare progress reports in Adaptive Physical Education (APE) in accordance with program procedures and student IEP requirements.
Provide Adaptive Physical Education instruction in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), maintaining service delivery and staffing ratios consistent with program and classroom requirements.
Maintain accurate attendance records and collect data on student performance and progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quarterly reviews, Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, staff meetings, professional development activities, and in-service trainings.
Plan, organize, and implement special events, recreational activities, and program-wide physical education initiatives.
Assist with duties supporting student safety, health, and well-being, such as bus duty, lunch supervision, field trip supervision, maintaining student-to-staff ratios during emergencies, and preparing gymnasium spaces.
Maintain the safety, cleanliness, inventory, and operational condition of all equipment and materials used in the Adaptive Physical Education program.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student participation, inclusion, and achievement.
Modify physical education activities, equipment, and instructional strategies to ensure students have meaningful access to the curriculum and opportunities for success.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's or master's degree and NYS Certification in Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education.
Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with disabilities.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to modify the area to secure the safety of children by moving/pushing tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Ability to lift/move 20 lbs. (mats).
Ability to run after students up to 500 feet.
Ability to run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.
Ability to kneel, twist, and bend.
Ability to respond to fire alarms.

Skills

Physical Education
Adaptive Physical Education
Applied Behavior Analysis
Interpersonal communication
Verbal communication
Written communication
Teamwork

Location

Long Island

Work Type

Full-Time

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
NYS Certification in Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education

Salary/Compensations

$42,000 - $55,000/year

Benefits

Comprehensive Paid Training
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off for school breaks

About the Company

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, offering educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs.
Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.
Brightway's dedicated professionals use persistence, adaptability, and behavioral science to enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Equal Opportunity

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
We are people inspired by purpose.