School Age Physical Educator School Age Program

SCHOOL AGE PHYSICAL EDUCATOR – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

Full-Time, Salary $42,000 - $55,000/year

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including 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. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: Physical Educators in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom.  Physical Educators are offered on-going trainings and support provided by board certified behavior 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. 

What You Bring to Brightway Living & Learning: 

• 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

What You Will Do: 

• 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 in accordance with established program procedures.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, quarterly reviews, Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, staff meetings, professional development activities, and in-service trainings to support student success and promote the dissemination of information related to student needs and programming.


• Plan, organize, and implement special events, recreational activities, and program-wide physical education initiatives as requested by the supervisor or determined by the Adaptive Physical Education Department.


• Assist with duties that support the overall safety, health, and well-being of students such as bus duty, lunch supervision, field trip supervision, maintaining appropriate student-to-staff ratios during emergencies, and preparing gymnasium spaces to accommodate special events and program activities.


• Maintain the safety, cleanliness, inventory, and operational condition of all equipment and materials utilized within the Adaptive Physical Education program.


• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student participation, inclusion, and achievement in physical education and school-based activities.


• Modify physical education activities, equipment, and instructional strategies to ensure students have meaningful access to the curriculum and opportunities for success.


• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Must Be Able to Do: 

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e., move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs. 


• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats). 


• Run after students up to 500 feet. 


• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet. 


• Kneel, twist and bend. 


• Respond to fire alarms.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.


• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.


• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.


• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.


• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.


• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.


• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient


• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic


• A good communicator and team player


• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

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.