Adaptive PE Teacher for Students with Severe Disabilities

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Physical Education Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role focuses on designing and implementing motor/leisure programs for students with severe disabilities and adapting strategies to individual needs.

You will follow behavioral plans and health procedures, maintain confidentiality, and prepare timely reports. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a Missouri teaching certificate for physical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Missouri teaching certificate for physical educator required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
• Other qualifications and experience meeting the position requirements may be accepted in lieu of the above.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement motor/leisure programs for students with severe disabilities across school, community and home settings.
• Analyze learning styles from progress data and adapt teaching strategies to meet motor/leisure needs.
• Follow behavioral support plans for individual students.
• Develop and follow an efficient daily schedule for motor/leisure program implementation.
• Follow student-specific health care procedures as trained by the school nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Follow policies and guidelines of the MSSD program.
• Complete required reports by deadlines.
• Maintain CPR certification at Basic Life Support level per AHA/Red Cross.

Skills

Disability experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri teaching certificate for physical educator

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a Physical Education Teacher for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role focuses on designing and implementing motor/leisure programs for students with severe disabilities and adapting strategies to individual needs.

You will follow behavioral plans and health procedures, maintain confidentiality, and prepare timely reports. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a Missouri teaching certificate for physical