DAPE Teacher (LTS

DAPE Teacher (LTS)

Openings as of 7/30/2026

• Position Type:
  Special Education Teaching/ D.A.P.E. Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Multiple Locations
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026

Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Teacher

1.0 FTE (LTS for the entire school year)

Locations: .7 FTE Rosemount Elementary School / .3 FTE Woodland Elementary School

Anticipated Dates:
Beginning of the 2026-27 school year until the end of the school year.

August 3, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

• Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196 while aligning with best practices in the field of Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE).
• Lead a specially designed physical education program for students with disabilities and/or a substantial delay or disorder in physical development.
• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.
• Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties.
• Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE).
• Employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals .
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

• Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education.
• Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in gross motor and social/emotional skills using a strengths based model.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
• Ability to facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.
• Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.
• Understanding and ability to conduct an evaluation and determine if a student requires specially designed physical education instruction.
• Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight, tolerate sudden jarring movement and tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to provide travel for self between locations.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Building Principal

• According to contractual agreement.
• If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.
• Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan…