What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Physical Education Teacher - District position at School District of La Crosse?
Position Start Date
8/12/2025
Salary/Wage
Per negotiated contract
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Adaptive Physical Education Teacher for the District, currently assigned to Spence and State Road Elementary Schools, and Longfellow Middle School, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Projected start date: August 12, 2025
Wisconsin certification 1860 - Adaptive PE is required. Multiple certifications are preferred.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
Position responsibilities:
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Wisconsin certification 1860 - Adaptive PE is required. Multiple certifications are preferred.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
- Knowledge of current practices and methodologies (i.e., life-long fitness/wellness activities) in teaching Specially Designed Physical Education.
- Knowledge of and ability to teach students with special needs.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Standards and NASPE for Physical Education.
- Ability to correctly lift and reposition students (who may weigh up to 125 pounds or more) is required.
- Prefer candidates possessing a master’s degree and experience working with special education children ages 3 through 21.
- Ability to utilize computers.
Position responsibilities:
- Develop appropriate physical education plans for all areas of special education.
- Develop and plan instructional activities, lesson plans, and/or individual educational plans.
- Implement plans through direct service, consultation, and/or monitoring.
- Monitor student performance and behavior and takes appropriate action.
- Conduct evaluations for students referred for possible SDPE needs.
- Participate in parent/teacher conferences. Interpret student strengths, weaknesses, and/or problems a student may be experiencing in the classroom.
- Participate as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with other staff in evaluating individual student problems, approaches to instructional units, and new teaching technologies or procedures available.
- Develop student tests and evaluates results.
- Determine student grades for instructional units.
- Nurture independent behavior of students.
- Maintain and provide accurate records as required.
- Participate in curriculum review, staff development and/or training, and keep abreast of information in the field of education.
- Implement Physical Fitness Assessment program.
- Coach in after-school adaptive sports league.
- Ability or interest in coaching one or more co-curricular activities.
- Complete additional tasks as required by administrators.
- Successful completion of a mandatory Job Specific Screen is required before employment.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
0
Degree
Bachelor
Licenses
- Adaptive Education
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
