Special Education Teacher - Adaptive PE

Job Title

To develop in each exceptional education pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of pupils in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each pupil's ability.

This position reports to the Principal.

• Writes reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
• Provides students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
• Provides individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
• Prepares lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
• Maintains thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
• Maintains inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
• Evaluates the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
• Assists in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
• Assesses students' physical progress or needs.
• Adapts instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
• Communicates behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
• Provides adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
• Instructs students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.

Bachelor's Degree required. Must have a clear renewable certificate or be eligible for a clear renewable certificate in Health and Physical Education (P-12); additional certification in Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) preferred.

Normal classroom/school setting.

Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7½) hours per day.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

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