Physical Education Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

OLV Human Services is seeking an an enthusiastic and passionate Physical Education Teacher to join our Victory Learning Center program! 🏀🏈🎾

Victory Learning Center programs offer specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental-health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, servicing students ages 5-21 who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

Learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health, dental (free dental insurance options!) & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!

Perks:

• Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information:

• Salary: Based on relevant years of certified experience
• Schedule: Full Time - MTWThF

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Lead Principal School Age Division

Job Summary: 

Victory Learning Center is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to work with students aged 5 to 21, primarily diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, with mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Physical Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a supportive environment where students of all abilities can participate in physical activities, improve motor skills, and enhance physical fitness.

 Essential Job Duties:

• Provides an educational climate that encompasses success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.
• Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Educational Department Learning Standards.
• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of the students.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter- Physical Education, ability to think critically, and individualize instruction.
• Promote fitness, coordination, balance, strength, and social interaction through adaptive activities.
• Implement Classroom Behavior Management Plan (Tier 1) and any student specific Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interventions.
• Act as a team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists and social workers.
• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, communication app, etc.)
• Complete quarterly progress reports on all students that are distributed to parents and the school districts.
• Maintain student confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills:

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Requires effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with various individuals both internal and external to the program. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.  
• Significant problem solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to quickly analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

Minimum Education Required:  

Physical Education & Health Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Minimum Experience Required:  

Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience is required

1-2 years of working with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability and/or mental health involvement is preferred

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:

• NYS Teaching Certification in Physical Education

Training Requirements: 

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• New Hire Orientation
• SCIP-R
• Ukeru
• CPR

Physical Requirements:  

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.