MAMN0263910-0000
2023-03-15T00:00:00
2023-03-28T00:00:00
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT - Probationary LOCATION: Mamaroneck Ave School POSITION AVAILABLE: ImmediatelyThe Mamaroneck Union Free School District seeks collaborative, equity-minded employees who commit to develop knowledge, skills, and practices to create culturally responsive learning and working environments. Fostering and maintaining these beliefs supports high expectations and an ethic of care for all students and employees – where differences are seen as strengths to be nourished, celebrated, and welcomed.The Teaching Assistant will work with students who require more individualized attention, differentiation during the physical education lessons.RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Establish a positive and collaborative relationship with the physical education teacher through regular meetings and communication.2. Work with individuals or groups of students under the direct supervision of the physical education teacher.3. Assist with activities of the daily lesson by:demonstrating or having another student correctly demonstrate the skill or activity under instruction;closely supervising students in teacher-planned activities, including physically standing an arm’s-reach or close proximity as neededhelping students stay on task for activities taught by the physical education teacher through motivation, assistance,using appropriate activity modifications of equipment, rules as approved by the physical education teacher;facilitating positive, age-appropriate interaction between the students and their peers.4. Implement approved behavior management program for students during PE class consistent with the plan used in the classroom5. Record data and progress of students under the direction of the physical education teacher.6. Prepare and obtain instructional materials (e.g. equipment, written instructions) as needed for the lesson’s activities in consultation with the physical education teacher.7. Uphold confidentiality guidelines pertaining to students, parents, and physical education activities. REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must hold a N.Y.S. Teaching Assistant Certification REPORTS TO: Building Principal Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Teaching Assistant
Mamaroneck
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Contract