Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Adapted PE Teacher
Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses, located in Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park. Job Type
Full-time
Description
EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses, located in Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park.
For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.
The
Adapted Physical Education Teache r provides developmentally appropriate direct adapted physical education services to students including assessment, program organization, implementation, and evaluation; utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques aligned to students’ needs and abilities. In this position, you will develop adapted physical education goals for students and classrooms as well as participate on a variety of school committees, including but not limited to Special Olympics, Hoops for Autism, and Field Days.
This position is located at the
Easterseals Academy - Chicago Campus at 1939 W. 13th Street, Chicago 60608.
Major Functions/Accountabilities
Provides direct instruction in adaptive physical education to individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities. Provides motor and fitness evaluations for individuals served. Provides requested reports on individuals served (mid-year, end-of-year, or as determined by the administrative team) Attends IEP pre-conferences and annual reviews when determined necessary. Collaborates with the instructional staff, parents/guardians, and a variety of community stakeholders for the purpose of improving the overall quality of life for individuals served. Develops individualized programming for the purpose of improving individuals’ motor skills. Identifies, inventories, and maintains the specialized equipment required for program implementation. Direct instructional assistants to provide an effective physical education program and address the needs of individuals. Manages behavioral needs for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Participates in a variety of required or self-identified professional development opportunities, including in-service training, conferences, and workshops. Participates in developing curricular materials, sequencing the curriculum map, and identifying course offerings from an adaptive P.E. perspective. Makes recommendations regarding the safety of individuals with their participation in adaptive P.E. and motor activities. Serves as a liaison and coordinates interschool athletic events (i.e., Hoops for Autism, Field Days). Collaborates with colleagues and parents/guardians in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective programming All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Certification:
Current Illinois Certified Teacher with PE and Special Education Endorsement set by the State Board of Education and Illinois School Code.
Experience Required
Experience working with children and adolescents with special needs. Health-related fitness. Health/Nutrition. Child and Adolescent Development.
Vehicle/Transportation Requirements
Valid driver’s license. Auto insurance. Reliable vehicle.
Skills/Abilities
Proficient Communication skills. Proficient in autism-specific Evidenced Based Practices. Effective Collaboration and Problem-solving skills. Engages in Continuous Professional Improvement.
ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Salary Description
$56,969-$76,144/Annually Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Adapted PE Teacher
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Adapted PE Teacher
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Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description
EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses, located in Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park. Job Type
Full-time
Description
EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses, located in Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park.
For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.
The
Adapted Physical Education Teache r provides developmentally appropriate direct adapted physical education services to students including assessment, program organization, implementation, and evaluation; utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques aligned to students’ needs and abilities. In this position, you will develop adapted physical education goals for students and classrooms as well as participate on a variety of school committees, including but not limited to Special Olympics, Hoops for Autism, and Field Days.
This position is located at the
Easterseals Academy - Chicago Campus at 1939 W. 13th Street, Chicago 60608.
Major Functions/Accountabilities
Provides direct instruction in adaptive physical education to individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities. Provides motor and fitness evaluations for individuals served. Provides requested reports on individuals served (mid-year, end-of-year, or as determined by the administrative team) Attends IEP pre-conferences and annual reviews when determined necessary. Collaborates with the instructional staff, parents/guardians, and a variety of community stakeholders for the purpose of improving the overall quality of life for individuals served. Develops individualized programming for the purpose of improving individuals’ motor skills. Identifies, inventories, and maintains the specialized equipment required for program implementation. Direct instructional assistants to provide an effective physical education program and address the needs of individuals. Manages behavioral needs for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Participates in a variety of required or self-identified professional development opportunities, including in-service training, conferences, and workshops. Participates in developing curricular materials, sequencing the curriculum map, and identifying course offerings from an adaptive P.E. perspective. Makes recommendations regarding the safety of individuals with their participation in adaptive P.E. and motor activities. Serves as a liaison and coordinates interschool athletic events (i.e., Hoops for Autism, Field Days). Collaborates with colleagues and parents/guardians in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective programming All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Certification:
Current Illinois Certified Teacher with PE and Special Education Endorsement set by the State Board of Education and Illinois School Code.
Experience Required
Experience working with children and adolescents with special needs. Health-related fitness. Health/Nutrition. Child and Adolescent Development.
Vehicle/Transportation Requirements
Valid driver’s license. Auto insurance. Reliable vehicle.
Skills/Abilities
Proficient Communication skills. Proficient in autism-specific Evidenced Based Practices. Effective Collaboration and Problem-solving skills. Engages in Continuous Professional Improvement.
ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Salary Description
$56,969-$76,144/Annually Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford by 2x Get notified about new Physical Education Teacher jobs in
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Greater Chicago Area $99,461.00-$128,329.00 1 week ago 25-26 SY - Part Time Physical Education Teacher - St. Gerald School - Oak Lawn - VIC. V
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