Adapted Physical Education Teacher - Special Education Preschool - Queens

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Adapted Physical Education teacher for The Clearview School supporting pre‑school aged students with developmental disabilities. This is a Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑3 pm opportunity. At ADAPT Community Network, we empower individuals with developmental disabilities through innovative and comprehensive services, offering paid training, competitive benefits, and a team culture of learning, support, collaboration, and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements instructional activities tailored to meet each student’s individual educational goals and developmental needs.
• Assesses student physical abilities, motor skills, and functional mobility.
• Prepares and delivers lesson plans that promote physical development and participation.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates short‑ and long‑term educational objectives and progress for assigned students.
• Designs and adapts lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom layout, and environmental modifications to promote accessibility and engagement.
• Monitors, records, and evaluates student attendance, participation, and progress; prepares periodic progress and annual reports in compliance with agency and district requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality and dignity of all students, ensuring privacy and respect in all interactions and documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, parent conferences, annual reviews, and staff meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery and collaborative decision‑making.
• Supports curriculum development and contributes to program enhancement initiatives.
• Provides mentorship and training to student teachers and new instructional staff as assigned.
• Assists students with daily living skills as needed, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility support.
• Implements universal precautions and safety protocols at all times.
• Participates in extracurricular activities, field trips, and community‑based instruction to promote student learning and socialization.
• Ensures classroom materials, supplies, and equipment are appropriately requested, maintained, and utilized.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, classroom activities, and strategies for home support.
• Collaborates with program leadership and agency personnel to address programmatic needs, challenges, and improvements.
• Participates in professional development and in‑service training to remain current on best practices in special education and instructional strategies.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field and integrates new evidence‑based practices into the classroom.
• Substitutes in another classroom as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• New York State certification in Physical Education required; certification in Adapted Physical Education preferred.
• Must meet all current New York State Education Department certification and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, educational software, and related technology tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to analyze