Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 34,580 - 98,730

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Specialist to provide individualized physical education services to children and adults with exceptional physical needs. Responsibilities include reviewing programs for compliance, maintaining equipment inventory, and instructing students using adapted techniques. Applicants should possess skills in service orientation, active listening, and instructing. Average annual salary ranges from $34,580 to $98,730 depending on location.

Qualifications

Ability to actively look for ways to help people.
Fully attentive and able to understand points being made.
Skilled in teaching others effectively.
Capable of conveying information clearly.
Understanding of written sentences and relevant documents.
Awareness of others' reactions and understanding their reasons.

Responsibilities

Review adapted physical education programs for compliance.
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment.
Establish standards of behavior for a safe learning environment.
Instruct students using adapted physical education techniques.
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs).
Provide positive feedback to students.

Skills

Service Orientation

Active Listening

Instructing

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness

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Job description

Adapted Physical Education Specialist Definition

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Job Duties

Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
Provide students with positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.

Required Skills

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Related Job Titles

Adapted Physical Education Specialist-Workshop Leader
Developmental Physical Educator
Adapted Physical Education or Adapted Physical Activity Specialist
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Adaptive Physical Education Specialist

Salary Information

The average yearly salary of an Adapted Physical Education Specialist ranges between $34,580 and $98,730. Adapted Physical Education Specialists who work in Oregon, Rhode Island, or Virginia make the highest salaries.

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