Adaptive PE Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Life insurance fully paid

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Kewanee, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students with disabilities, including sensory needs and ADLs. The role involves adapting PE activities and equipment to accommodate a wide range of disabilities.

You will conduct motor skill assessments, monitor progress, and participate in IEP meetings, writing measurable goals and progress reports. Extended School Year is required.

Qualifications

• PEL certification or license required.
• CPI Training or equivalent.
• Experience with students with disabilities (mild–severe).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support sensory needs/diets.
• Assist with toileting and ADLs as needed.
• Adapt and differentiate PE activities and strategies for disabilities.
• Implement evidence-based practices to improve motor skills and functional movement.
• Conduct motor skill assessments and monitor progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings; write measurable goals and progress reports.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment for students with mobility and behavioral needs.
• Extended School Year is required.

Skills

Sensory needs support

ADL assistance

IEP collaboration

Motor skill assessment

Differentiation for disabilities

Education

PEL

Tools

CPI Trained

Job description

• Ability to facilitate and support sensory needs/diets
• Assist with toileting and ADLs as needed
• Adapt, modify, and differentiate PE activities, equipment, and instructional strategies to accommodate a wide range of disabilities
• Implement evidence based practices to improve motor skills, fitness, coordination, and functional movement
• Conduct motor skill assessments and ongoing process monitoring
• Participate in IEP meetings; write measurable goals, objectives, collect and interpret data on goals and objectives, and prepare progress reports
• Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for student with a variety of mobility, sensory, and behavioral needs
• Extended School Year is required

Qualifications

• PEL
• CPI Trained
• Experience working with students with disabilities (mild to severe)

Salary/Benefits

• Pay is per the collective bargaining agreement
• Affordable Employee Health Insurance
  • $1500 Annual Insurance Stipend
  • 100% Employer-paid Dental & Life Insurance: Full employee coverage at no cost to you
  • Excellent Vision Insurance