Adapted PE Teacher

Cabarrus County Schools; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County Schools is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Teacher to design and implement an APE program for students with disabilities. You will collaborate with general PE teachers, related service staff, and the Special Education team to plan and develop IEPs and ensure alignment with district goals.

The role requires NC teaching licensure, with a Master’s in Adapted PE preferred and a minimum of three years’ experience in Health/PE for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Master's degree in Adapted Physical Education preferred.
• Three years of teaching experience in Health and Physical Education with a focus on students with disabilities.
• Experience with students with disabilities with multiple handicaps and severe and profound populations.

Responsibilities

• Designs the APE program so that it is consistent with the district's goals.
• Collaborates with general PE, related service and Special Education staff on IEP planning.
• Identifies appropriate assessment instruments and presents evaluation reports.
• Develops measurable annual goals and objectives for students' IEPs.
• Prepares and evaluates annual educational plans based on student needs.
• Maintains documentation for each student receiving APE services.
• Advocates for Physical Education and APE within schools.

Skills

Healthful Living knowledge

Special Education processes

Office & Google apps

Time management

Clear communication

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education

Master's degree in Physical Education (Adapted PE) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Job description

Adapted PE Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899405

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

Creates, organizes, and implements an instructional program for assigned students in APE for students with disabilities.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Salary

Based on North Carolina Teaching Salary Schedule.

Reports to

Principal

Essential Functions

• Designs the APE program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy and goals of the district.
• Participates in professional development as assigned through educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with district staff.
• Develops and conducts professional development presentations to inform classroom teachers and school personnel of the mission, goals and objectives of APE and ways of achieving them in the school setting.
• Collaborates with general Physical Education teachers, related service personnel, and Special Education staff in planning and developing the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Identifies, selects, and utilizes appropriate assessment instruments; creates and presents subsequent evaluation reports.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses, develops measurable annual goals and measurable objectives/benchmarks for students' IEPs.
• Prepares, implements, and evaluates an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs and in accordance with district procedures.
• Identifies modifications and accommodations needed for each student.
• Maintains up to date service delivery documentation. (i.e., anecdotal records, log of teacher observations, (how progress is measured) for each student receiving APE services.
• Provides specialized instructional techniques by modeling instructional strategies for adult assistants/Instructional Assistants (IAs) when needed to meet the educational needs of students.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team for APE services as appropriate.
• Maintains equipment assigned by APE department for students on assigned caseload.
• Advocates for Physical Education and APE with school personnel in assigned schools.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of Healthful Living curriculum and standards;
• Considerable knowledge of best practices in special education and the development of young children;
• Considerable knowledge of Special Education processes to include conducting evaluations, writing present levels of performance, and appropriate goals based on data, etc.;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google apps;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local compliance regulations;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to adapt physical education activities to ensure all students benefit from movement;
• Ability to work with adults in a consultative format to address student needs;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education from a regionally accredited college/university;
• Master's degree in Physical Education with emphasis in Adapted Physical Education preferred.
• Three years of teaching experience in the field of Health and Physical Education with a focus on students with disabilities;
• Experience with students with disabilities with multiple handicaps and severe and profound populations.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• NC Teaching License in appropriate subject area or have qualifications to obtain a NC teaching License.

NC DPI Licensure

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required