Adapted PE Teacher

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelors degree required from an accredited university
• Masters degree preferred
• Valid Texas Physical Education Teaching Certificate Physical Education or Special Education Certificate (EC-12) issued by State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE) preferred
• ESL certification preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience with special education students preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain ESL certification within one year of hire

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Applies knowledge of the purpose philosophy and legal foundations of evaluation special education and adapted physical education;
• Demonstrates ethical and professional practices and responsibilities as required by the Texas Educators code of ethics;
• Develops collaborative relationships with families educators the school the community outside agencies and related service personnel;
• Applies knowledge of student assessment and evaluation program planning and instructional decision making;
• Demonstrates knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students who may not safely or successfully participate in unrestricted activities during physical education and determining the presence of educational need;
• Selects administers and interprets appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations;
• Demonstrates skills necessary for scheduling time management and organization;
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate curricula and instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities;
• Participates on a multi-disciplinary team that determines special education eligibility for students;
• Serves as a resource to campuses to ensure the district is in compliance with all local state and federal regulations associated with special education;
• Consults with administrators support personnel and teachers on campuses to ensure IEPs are implemented;
• Provides training to district staff and parents of students with disability with regards to who may not safely or successfully participate in unrestricted activities during physical education;
• Supervises graduate students clinical fellows (interns) adapted physical education as well as mentors new hire adapted physical educators as assigned by supervisor;
• Provides appropriate service delivery models (e.g. variations in frequency intensity duration and setting based on student needs) consistent with a wide variety of individual student needs;
• Develops and implements appropriate adapted physical education goals and objectives based on data (formal and informal).
• Conducts conferences with parents students and teachers when needed to discuss concerns regarding the students program;
• Evaluates and report student progress consistent with district expectations (end of every grading period);
• Works collaboratively with teachers to develop adapted physical education schedules and provide ongoing support for students in the classroom;
• Attends team meetings on campus and keep classroom teachers informed of the individual students adapted physical education needs;
• Designs and implements community-based adapted physical education instructional programs.
• Adheres to the policies outlined in the school districts adapted physical education program guide (if applicable). Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Department of Special Education

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicants training experience and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

Required Experience:

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