Teacher Aide (Physical Education)

Teacher Aide (Physical Education) Find Your Fit at Falk School Falk-Roosevelt| Buffalo, NY Pay: $21.64 per hour ($30,296 per school year) Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:35 AM - 2:35 PM Find Your Fit at Falk School! Falk-Roosevelt is seeking a Teacher Aide to support our Physical Education program for the 2026-2027 school year.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys being active, working with students, and helping create engaging and inclusive physical education experiences. You'll work alongside our Physical Education Teacher to support students during PE classes, assist with activities and equipment, provide individualized student support, and help maintain a safe and positive environment.

Whether you have experience in education, recreation, athletics, coaching, human services, or working with children, we want to learn more about you. Apply today and Find Your Fit at Falk School! Why Falk School?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed. Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5-21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports.

As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive. Our classrooms are intentionally small-typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide-allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with students and provide individualized support throughout the school day.

As a Physical Education Teacher Aide , you'll work directly alongside the Physical Education Teacher to help students participate successfully in physical activities while supporting their behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs. Why Teacher Aides Choose Falk School ✔ Small student groups and individualized support ✔ Work directly alongside a certified Physical Education Teacher ✔ Active, hands-on work environment ✔ Collaborative and supportive school team ✔ Short school-day schedule (7:35 AM - 2:35 PM) ✔ Paid school breaks and holidays ✔ Optional six-week summer session ✔ Meaningful relationships with students ✔ Hands-on experience in special education ✔ Opportunities for professional growth and advancement ✔ Make a lasting impact every day

Responsibilities - Assist the Physical Education Teacher with the delivery of physical education activities and lessons - Support students individually and in small groups to encourage participation, skill development, and engagement - Assist with adapting activities to meet students' individual abilities, needs, and learning goals - Help set up, organize, distribute, and maintain physical education equipment and instructional materials - Model and reinforce teamwork, sportsmanship, appropriate social skills, and safe participation - Provide supervision and support to students during physical education classes and activities - Support students' behavioral, social, emotional, and physical development - Help create a safe, structured, positive, and inclusive physical education environment - Implement behavior management strategies and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary - Collaborate with the Physical Education Teacher, classroom staff, and other members of the educational team - Participate in required professional development, training, and staff meetings

Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required - Associate degree or coursework in education, physical education, recreation, sports management, human services, or a related field preferred - Experience working with children or students with disabilities preferred - Experience with athletics, recreation, coaching, or physical activity programs is a plus - Ability and willingness to actively participate in physical education activities throughout the school day - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Ability to provide individualized student support and maintain student engagement - Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment - Willingness to participate in required professional development and training *No teaching certification required Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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