ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization
Mount Prospect, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2024
    JobID: 1352

    Position Type:
    Teacher/Adapted Physical Education
    Date Posted:
    5/14/2024
    Location:
    Miner School
    Date Available:
    08/12/2024

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Title............................................................... Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
    Licensure...................................................... Professional Educator License (PEL)
    Endorsement................................................ Physical Education OR in areas of exceptionality served by program
    Classification................................................ Certified Licensed – 10 months – 195 days
    FLSA Status.................................................. Exempt
    Reports to...................................................... Program Administrator/Coordinator
    Salary Classification....................................... NSSEA Salary Schedule – starting at Lane I Step 0
    Reviewed/Revised......................................... 3/2023


    PURPOSE:

    The Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher is an educationally trained professional who is able to assess individual students and develop, adapt, and implement specialized physical education programs in the motor domain.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels.
    • Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP.
    • Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives.
    • Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum.
    • Maintain appropriate student behavior control.
    • Maintain a productive classroom environment.
    • Establish an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process.
    • Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
    • Compile and maintain necessary records and progress notes.
    • Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team.
    • Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas.
    • Conduct parent conferences as necessary.
    • Plan and supervise the functions of teacher aides/assistants.
    • Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs.
    • Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students.



    OTHER FUNCTIONS:

    • Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
    • Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
    • Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
    • Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    • To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
    • Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
    • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
    • Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Professional Educator’s License (PEL) endorsed for Physical Education.
    • Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in areas of exceptionality served by program preferred.
    • Multiple licenses preferred.
    • Coursework in adaptive PE preferred.
    • Experience working with special needs students in group situations and/or classroom environment preferred.
    • Ability to visually and auditorily monitor student performance and behavior.
    • Ability to model good language and vocabulary.

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

    Specific skills related to proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student academic progress. Continued need to attend training and participate in professional development in order to update knowledge and to implement the curriculum and positive behavioral interventions effectively to meet the changing needs of students.
    Ability is required to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication and to communicate and work effectively with professional staff and parents. Ability is required to monitor student academic performance and behaviors across setting and to physically position and manipulate students as necessary.
    Responsibilities include: completing IEP updates within specified timeframes, working collaboratively with team members, parents, and administration, managing time and schedule efficiently, planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans, managing classroom aides and scheduling appropriate activities, using specialized equipment effectively, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules and making data-driven decisions for meaningful educational activities.



    Attachment(s):
    • ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER.pdf


    JobID: 1352

    Position Type:
    Teacher/Adapted Physical Education
    Date Posted:
    5/14/2024
    Location:
    Miner School
    Date Available:
    08/12/2024

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Title............................................................... Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
    Licensure...................................................... Professional Educator License (PEL)
    Endorsement................................................ Physical Education OR in areas of exceptionality served by program
    Classification................................................ Certified Licensed – 10 months – 195 days
    FLSA Status.................................................. Exempt
    Reports to...................................................... Program Administrator/Coordinator
    Salary Classification....................................... NSSEA Salary Schedule – starting at Lane I Step 0
    Reviewed/Revised......................................... 3/2023


    PURPOSE:

    The Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher is an educationally trained professional who is able to assess individual students and develop, adapt, and implement specialized physical education programs in the motor domain.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels.
    • Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP.
    • Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives.
    • Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum.
    • Maintain appropriate student behavior control.
    • Maintain a productive classroom environment.
    • Establish an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process.
    • Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
    • Compile and maintain necessary records and progress notes.
    • Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team.
    • Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas.
    • Conduct parent conferences as necessary.
    • Plan and supervise the functions of teacher aides/assistants.
    • Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs.
    • Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students.



    OTHER FUNCTIONS:

    • Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
    • Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
    • Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
    • Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    • To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
    • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
    • Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
    • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
    • Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Professional Educator’s License (PEL) endorsed for Physical Education.
    • Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in areas of exceptionality served by program preferred.
    • Multiple licenses preferred.
    • Coursework in adaptive PE preferred.
    • Experience working with special needs students in group situations and/or classroom environment preferred.
    • Ability to visually and auditorily monitor student performance and behavior.
    • Ability to model good language and vocabulary.

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

    Specific skills related to proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student academic progress. Continued need to attend training and participate in professional development in order to update knowledge and to implement the curriculum and positive behavioral interventions effectively to meet the changing needs of students.
    Ability is required to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication and to communicate and work effectively with professional staff and parents. Ability is required to monitor student academic performance and behaviors across setting and to physically position and manipulate students as necessary.
    Responsibilities include: completing IEP updates within specified timeframes, working collaboratively with team members, parents, and administration, managing time and schedule efficiently, planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans, managing classroom aides and scheduling appropriate activities, using specialized equipment effectively, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules and making data-driven decisions for meaningful educational activities.



    Attachment(s):
    • ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER.pdf

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