Adapted Physical Education - Intervention Specialist

Position Type:

Special Education/Intervention Specialist (Moderate/Intensive)

Date Posted:

1/26/2026

Location:

Thomas A Wildey Center

Closing Date:

District:

 Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities  Additional Information:
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As an Adapted PE Intervention Specialist, you will instruct and develop students with disabilities in gross and perceptual motor skills, physical fitness, flexibility, strength, balance, locomotion and special awareness through group and individual adapted instruction. Lifting, positioning and moving students in a safe manner, according to in-service training, using proper lifting techniques is part of this role. You will lead students in group adapted games, exercises, problem solving and sports skills;

teach basic water safety skills, swimming skills and personal hygiene. awareness; instruct students in sportsmanship and teamwork; maintain an environment conducive to learning and free from health and safety hazards Other duties include, but are not limited to, instructing students in all areas of development including: communication/use of AAC devices, fine motor, gross motor, adaptive skills, and vocational skills; provides 1:1 as well as group instruction;

assists students in basic living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, socialization, dressing, swimming, etc.) as necessary during school day; preparing teaching materials and visual supports to assist in student learning; assessing students using appropriate assessment techniques in various program areas, gathering information from parents, professionals and student records, writing Evaluation Team Reports (ETR), Individual Education Programs (IEP), completing progress monitoring and reporting student progress;

preparing and recording daily lesson plans to address student needs; submitting requests for materials as needed for instruction; recording data on daily activities, behavior programs for evaluation of students and revision of programs; recording attendance, seizure activities, toileting activities and behavior data. Collaborating cooperatively with other staff, parents, caseworkers, family members, and medical personnel to achieve student goals and programming as identified by IEPs;

facilitating communication with students through sign language, picture communication, and a total communication approach. Giving directions and modeling best practices to instructor assistants; working to resolve student behavior concerns. You should promote and implement the mandates and goals of the Clermont County Board of DD (Developmental Disabilities) in a professional, positive, and efficient manner. You must maintain a regular, punctual, and consistent work schedule.

Assisting support staff with all transfers, lifts, and positioning of students in a safe manner, according to in-service training and student plans using proper lifting techniques is also an expectation of this role. You might administer oral and topical medication(s) to students, after receiving appropriate training, and when delegated by a Registered Nurse employed by the Board. Represent CCDD. You should develop and demonstrate knowledge of current developments in the field.

If required to transport individuals in an agency vehicle, you are required to have valid CPR/First Aid and meet the requirements of the Board's Transportation policy and perform other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Education License issued by Ohio Department of Education. (Swim/Gym Instructor) - ODE Adaptive Physical Education Certification Endorsement or evidence of working towards the completion of such endorsement. You must be physically able to lift, carry, and position children in a safe manner, successfully pass a pre-employment background check, a physical exam, and all registries based on statute.