QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State teaching certification in Physical Education.

• Prior training and experience in teaching adaptive physical education.

• Thorough understanding of New York State Physical Education Learning Standards.

• Knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies and the continuum of services available to students with disabilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate and serve as an integral member of a team.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
• Develop and implement a high quality, up-to-date technology education curriculum, which students can apply to their academic learning and their lives beyond school.
• Promote students’ comprehensive understanding of the uses and application of technology.
• Design real-life, engaging learning experiences that employ technology and implement units of study aligned with technology standards.
• Make program and instructional recommendations for growth and provide input for the Southern Westchester BOCES District Technology Plan.
• Develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address specific student learning challenges.
• As requested, collaborate with instructional teams in the preparation of student IEP’s and BIP’s.
• Work collaboratively with building-level teams to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and related-service providers to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the support of students in their endeavors to maintain satisfactory classwork, homework, and socialization.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress on a regular basis.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Under the direction of a certified teacher, Provides instruction to students.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assists teacher in providing whole group, small group or individual instruction.
• Supports student behavior management.
• Assists in the collection of data.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• Prepare student IEPS in collaboration with instructional teams.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify needs and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with related-service providers and school counselors to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore academic, career, and life goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to post – secondary learning and vocational programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their endeavors to engage in all academic coursework and SEL programming.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Participate in school community-building activities, clubs, and events.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.