Pediatric Adapted Physical Education Teacher - Bronx

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Adapted Physical Education teacher for our Bronx Children's Programs, supporting pre-school aged students with developmental disabilities. This is a Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm opportunity.

At ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, we provide a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. With a team of 3,000, we empower the lives of those we support, helping them live fuller, happier, and healthier lives. Our employees show commitment daily, delivering innovative and comprehensive services.

Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and fosters 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.

Requirements

• 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 and problem-solve effectively within an educational setting.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality for student and staff information.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.

Benefits

ADAPT values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic selves to work. We offer:

• Paid training
• Competitive benefits
• Industry-leading benefits package

Pay

Up to $79,567.50 annually, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.