Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. The goals of this position are to coordinate a modified physical education program that will teach students physical education who require additional support and are unable to access the general education setting and/or curriculum. The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher uses specialized instructional methodologies to meet the individual needs of students with severe disabilities in a small and/or large group environment.

• Provide consultation and direct services in Adaptive Physical Education techniques
• Design programs to meet individual student needs in physical fitness, gross motor skills, and perceptual motor skills, as specified on the IEP
• Participate in the IEP process from referral to implementation, including assessments, report writing, IEP meetings, and development of goals and objectives
• Evaluate and monitor student progress
• Maintain accurate written records of progress, goals, and objectives, attendance, and parent contacts
• Stay current on recent research, trends, and development in Adaptive Physical Education
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Write evaluation reports and share with school-based teams and caregivers
• Develop and deliver IEP goals, accommodations, and services in collaboration with the team to support students' growth and development in the area of physical education
• Collect data to document students' progress and performance toward their goals
• Select, prepare, create, and modify lesson plans and instructional materials to meet individual student Adaptive Physical Education needs
• Attend all meetings and trainings as requested
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Comply with timelines, laws, and regulations as they relate to district, state, and federal policies and procedures

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Physical Education Endorsement
• Approval of Adapted Physical Education (PPE)
• Bachelor's Degree in Education

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, effective interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentiality