Adapted Physical Education Teacher.SPED (10-Month) - GENERIC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adapted Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning, monitoring and implementing a quality Physical Education program in alignment with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Prince George's County Public Schools Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education curriculum with appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.

This is a 10-month, Unit I, PGCEA position, Pay Table A

Salary Range: $56,731- $126,964

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2025

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Providing adapted physical education (APE) instruction to pre-school, elementary, middle and high school students with disabilities;

• Providing community based recreation/leisure instruction to students with disabilities;

• Providing students with disabilities with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in community based sports, recreation and leisure programs/activities;

• Providing basic instruction in health/fitness related areas: muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and nutrition;

• Administering standardized APE assessments to determine eligibility of APE services;

• Participating in school based Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams, including the development and implementation of student IEPs;

• Writing appropriate APE? student IEP goals and objectives;

• Collecting data verifying student progress regarding the acquisition of locomotor, object control, team sports and physical fitness skills;

• Completing IEP progress reports and report card grades for students receiving adapted physical education services;

• Completing and submitting student physical fitness test data to the APE office;

• Participating in the Tran disciplinary team model at early childhood programs and regional schools;

• Participating in the planning and implementation of MSA and ALT-MSA student objectives;

• Providing monitor and consult services on behalf of students with disabilities participating in general physical education programs;

• Assisting with the development of APE 504 plans;

• Collaborating closely with related service providers;

• Providing program modifications and accommodations to ensure students with disabilities can access the general physical education program; and

• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students;

• Ability to modify curriculum components to meet the individual needs of students;

• Ability to modify equipment to meet the individual needs of students;

• Ability to modify environment to meet the individual needs of students;

• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of disabilities;

• Knowledge and understanding of the IEP process;

• Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures;

• Knowledge in administering and interpreting gross motor assessments;

• Knowledge in child development;

• Knowledge in Adapted Physical Education instructional best practices; and

• Good written and oral communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university preferred in Physical Education; completed undergraduate program in physical education and received a passing grade in a 3-credit Adapted Physical Education or Special Education course OR Bachelor's degree in Special Education and has passed the Physical Education Praxis II; experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Holds a Maryland State physical education teaching certificate; National Certification in adapted physical education through the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) program preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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