DDIN0282622-0051
2023-08-07T00:00:00
2023-11-27T00:00:00
OverviewDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services. Physical Educator's in the Children's Day Program are creative, energetic, career-orientated teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Physical Educator's are offered on-going trainings and support provided by board certified analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.Salary Range - $40,610.70-$53,752.28/yr based on experience (Mon-Fri 8a-3p)QualificationsMust possess a BA/MA in physical education or adapted physical education and NYS certification as a physical education teacher or adapted physical education teacher Experience with a developmentally disabled population is preferable.Must possess the desire to work with students with developmental disabilities.Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.Must possess the ability to work in a team environment.ResponsibilitiesAdministers formal and informal assessments and progress reports in the area of adapted physical education in accordance with program procedures.Conducts adaptive physical education sessions in the same ratio as the students’ classroom in accordance with the IEP.Takes accurate attendance and data on student objectives in accordance with procedures established by the program.Develops and writes proposed IEP goals for each student on his or her caseload. The content of the goals is based on collaboration with team members, effective physical education curriculum, program philosophy and program procedures.The Phys Ed Therapist will participate in team meetings, quarterly meetings, CSE meetings (if necessary), staff meetings, in services and trainings to promote dissemination of knowledge pertaining to students/program.Participates in team meetings, quarterly meetings, CSE meetings (if necessary), staff meetings, in services and trainings to promote dissemination of knowledge pertaining to students/program.Plans and implements special events and activities or a programmatic nature as requested by the supervisor or determined by the Phys Ed Department.Assists with duties to benefit the overall safety and well-being of students. Examples include a rotational bus duty, assisting with lunch coverage, supervision of field trips, helping to maintain class ratio in an emergency, making accommodations to make the gym available for special events or other group’s special use.Maintains the good working condition, safety, cleanliness and inventory of equipment used by the Adaptive Phys Ed Department.Participates in opportunities to supervise student teachers, provide NYS OT-11 supervision for a colleague, and/or engage in professional exchanges of information with representatives of college preparation programs for physical or adaptive physical education.DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all 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.
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Developmental Disabilities Institute
Long Island
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