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 short-term objectives and standards-based long-term 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, in-service meetings, team meetings, grade level meetings or department meetings as indicated.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service 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 in-service, 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:

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.

Salary : $62,055