Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher

Rockdale County Public Schools; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County Public Schools is seeking an Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher to assess student needs, collaborate with service providers, and deliver direct APE services to students with disabilities. The role focuses on developing gross motor skills and overall physical fitness.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and a valid Georgia teaching certificate, with preferred Health/Physical Education certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certificate; preferred Health/Physical Education certification.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify individual needs for Adapted Physical Education.
• Collaborate or consult with other service providers and deliver direct APE services.
• Facilitate development of gross motor skills and general physical fitness for qualified students with disabilities.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Georgia teaching certificate

Job description

Job Goal

The role of the adapted physical education (APE) teacher includes but is not limited to assessing and identifying an individual's needs; collaborating or consulting with other service providers; and providing direct Adapted Physical Education service. The APE teacher facilitates the development of gross motor skills and general physical fitness for qualified students with disabilities (SWDs).

Job Qualifications / Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teacher Certificate; Preferred Certification in Health/Physical Education
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; planning, organization
• The role of the adapted physical education teacher includes but is not limited to assessing and identifying an individual's needs; collaborating or consulting with other service providers; and providing direct Adapted Physical Education service.