ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education and the immediate supervision of the Site Principal the Adaptive Physical Education Teacher provides a program of developmental or correctional instruction to promote the development of fundamental motor skills and improved physical functioning to students with exceptional needs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Assesses motor skills and writes assessment reports including recommendations for service as required following District procedures.
- Develops the proposed IEP goals and objectives for adapted physical education for students on the APE caseload.
- Provides direct instruction and services for pupils with exceptional needs requiring adapted physical education services to receive benefit from the educational program.
- Focuses instruction to help assure students progress toward shortterm objectives and standardsbased longterm goals.
- Monitors the progress of each student on the APE caseload in relation to the IEP goals and objectives.
- Reports to parent on student progress towards IEP goals/objectives as required by District Guidelines.
- Case manages timelines meetings and triennial reviews for each student placed only in adapted physical education program.
- Communicates and consults effectively with parents general and special ed teachers as needed.
- Consults with nurses other staff parents and outside agencies regarding physical limitation medical progress and other related factors as required.
- Presents with an attitude of dedication commitment enthusiasm and teaching excellence toward students with exceptional needs.
- Demonstrates a positive assertive approach to discipline maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment during APE instructional activities.
- Effectively schedules caseload to assure IEP compliance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends IEP meetings faculty meetings student assistance team meetings inservice meetings team meetings grade level meetings or department meetings as indicated.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self selected professional growth activities.
- Is aware of and meets requirements and standards of the specific job as interpreted through local school district board policy county regulations and the state Education Code.
- Performs basic attendance accounting as required.
- Serves in various capacities at the school or the district level when required such as providing inservice reporting to the Board of Trustees and participating in school or district committees.
- Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
- Will be available to serve as a consultant as a specialist in adapted physical education.
- Performs other duties as designated or assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education: | (Human Resources needs to update as per current state requirements. |
Experience: | Prior job related experience is desired. |
Credential(s): | (Human Resources needs to update as per current state requirements. |
License: | A California drivers license and willingness to use own vehicle. |
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of sensory motor development stages and assessment techniques; ability to work cooperatively with others; demonstrated ability to be flexible in carrying out job responsibility.