What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Adaptive PE position at Henrico County Public Schools?
Job Title
Teacher - Adaptive PE
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
Virginia Randolph Educational Center (VREC)
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
Since the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools designated select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. The new pathway within the Career Ladder assigns schools, selected by HCPS, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning. Licensed instructional staff can also earn a compensation supplement. https://henricoschools.us/opportunity-schools/
General Statement of Duties
Position is responsible for providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments in a public separate program. Position positively motivates students to develop appropriate skills, attitudes, and knowledge; utilizes a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to students' abilities; and creates a safe and orderly learning environment.
Essential Duties
Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Health & Physical Education. Must possess a valid FA/CPR/AED certification. Must be willing to attend the Professional Learning on Adaptive PE or have evidence of teacher preparation in APE. Experience with providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments. Must possess excellent organizational & communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, employees, parents, students, and community. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and skills.
Three years teaching experience in Health and PE, evidence of teacher preparation in APE, and experience with providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments are preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 11-month position is $63,921 (bachelor's) or $66,989 (master's). This position qualifies for the $3,500 Opportunity School Stipend. The salary quoted is based upon the 2024-25 pay scale and is subject to change with the adoption of the 2025-26 financial plan. Annual salaries are prorated based upon actual work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
63921
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Teacher - Adaptive PE
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
Virginia Randolph Educational Center (VREC)
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
Since the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools designated select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. The new pathway within the Career Ladder assigns schools, selected by HCPS, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning. Licensed instructional staff can also earn a compensation supplement. https://henricoschools.us/opportunity-schools/
General Statement of Duties
Position is responsible for providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments in a public separate program. Position positively motivates students to develop appropriate skills, attitudes, and knowledge; utilizes a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to students' abilities; and creates a safe and orderly learning environment.
Essential Duties
- Provides informative referrals for potential Adapted Physical Education (APE) students.
- Assists in screening and placement of students with disabilities.
- Fully engages with the special education team; may include attending IEP meetings.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with students, parents/guardians, paraprofessionals, classroom teachers, general physical education teachers, and community.
- Implements the APE Individualized Education Program (IEP) process through evaluation, delivery of APE services, and develops standards-based IEP goals for students receiving APE services.
- Identify, develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to provide access to appropriate learning experiences within the health, family life, and physical education curriculum for APE students.
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional developmental needs of individuals to improve physical and health literacy.
- Supervises students in movement settings.
- Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
- Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required.
Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Health & Physical Education. Must possess a valid FA/CPR/AED certification. Must be willing to attend the Professional Learning on Adaptive PE or have evidence of teacher preparation in APE. Experience with providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments. Must possess excellent organizational & communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, employees, parents, students, and community. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and skills.
Three years teaching experience in Health and PE, evidence of teacher preparation in APE, and experience with providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments are preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 11-month position is $63,921 (bachelor's) or $66,989 (master's). This position qualifies for the $3,500 Opportunity School Stipend. The salary quoted is based upon the 2024-25 pay scale and is subject to change with the adoption of the 2025-26 financial plan. Annual salaries are prorated based upon actual work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume,
- Teaching license or college transcripts
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
63921
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary : $63,921
