Adaptive PE Teacher for Students with Severe Disabilities

State of Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, serving the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau, seeks a Physical Education Teacher dedicated to students with severe disabilities. The role emphasizes designing motor/leisure programs, individualized instruction, and collaboration with school staff to implement health procedures and reports.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a Missouri teaching certificate for physical education, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Missouri teaching certificate for physical educator required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement motor/leisure programs for students with severe disabilities.
• Analyze learning style and adapt strategies to motor/leisure needs.
• Follow behavioral support plans for individual students.
• Develop and follow an efficient daily schedule for motor/leisure programs.
• Follow student-specific health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Follow program policies and guidelines.
• Complete required reports by deadlines.
• Maintain CPR certification at BLS level for Health Care Providers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri teaching certificate for physical educator

Professional license as required by state law

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, serving the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau, seeks a Physical Education Teacher dedicated to students with severe disabilities. The role emphasizes designing motor/leisure programs, individualized instruction, and collaboration with school staff to implement health procedures and reports.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a Missouri teaching certificate for physical education, with experience in