What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adapted Physical Education Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year position at Tomball Independent School District?
Primary Purpose:
Provide adapted physical education services and develop goals and objectives based upon assessment and evaluation data for children with disabilities in the general and special education setting.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas Physical Education Certification and
Special Education Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of the ARD/IEP process
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Experience:
At least one year student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Follow policies, procedures, and operating guidelines relating the selection and administration of reliable and valid assessment instruments.
- Administer assessment instruments to identify developmental levels, strengths, and limitations in order to develop individualized physical education goals and activities appropriate for the developmental levels and interests of the students.
- Review or complete APE observation reports, community-based surveys, and/or ecological surveys and follow procedures for tri-annual assessments and reports.
- Participate actively as part of the evaluation team and ensure information is presented in the student’s ARD/IEP meeting as required.
- Complete a full individual evaluation (FIE) assessment report for APE.
- Develop goals and objectives in the physical fitness and motor areas based on the evaluation/data information.
- Provide each student with opportunities to develop physical fitness and fundamental motor skills within his/her capabilities.
- Provide physical education instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
- Supervise students at all times while providing direct APE services.
- Serve as a resource person to general physical education teachers, paraprofessionals, peer buddies, students, building administrators, parents and the community, while ensuring confidentiality of student information.
- Complete progress reports and reports cards on the same schedule as general education and document progress on IEP goals and objectives for APE.
- Interact with related service personnel such as PT and OT, nurses, and orientation and mobility service providers, as determined by the ARD/IEP committee.
- Participate in in-service training to update knowledge and skills.
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Days: 187
Reports to: Director / Assistant Director of Special Services
Department/School: Special Services/Assigned Campuses
