Adaptive Physical Education/Physical Education Teacher

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to inspire and guide students in physical fitness and health education. This role involves developing individualized education plans and teaching essential skills in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering student growth. Join a collaborative team committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and promoting physical well-being in a diverse learning community. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students with varying needs while ensuring a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education or related field required.
• Must maintain appropriate teaching licenses and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans.
• Teach physical education to students with diverse needs.
• Maintain safety and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Methodology

Knowledge of Special Education

Team Collaboration

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Teaching License

Job description

Adaptive Physical Education/Physical Education Teacher

Pay Competitive

Location Columbus/Ohio

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 18353
• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Adaptive Physical Education (APE)
  
  
• Date Posted:
  1/25/2023
  
  
• Location:
  Different Locations
  
  
• Closing Date:
  08/03/2023
  
  
• District:
  Marion City Schools - website
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MARION CITY SCHOOLS
Marion, Ohio

January 25, 2023
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June 22, 2023
July 17, 2023


POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Anticipated Opening for the 2023-24 School Year


Title: Adaptive Physical Education/Physical Education Teacher
District

Department: Certified

Responsible To: Building Principal/Administrator

Supervises: Educational assistants (para-professionals)/volunteers/student teachers

Qualifications: Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
Degree(s) required in area of major study.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may
find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employment: Contract, salary, and benefits per negotiated agreement.

Job Goal:
To develop in each pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of pupils in physical achievement; and to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

Performance Responsibilities:
• Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education
• Supervises and coordinates curriculum appropriate for students working under an Individualized Education Plan.
• Assists in the team writing of Individualized Education Plans
• May serve on district Response to Intervention teams or other district committees to advocate for students who may require special education services.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil to the extent feasible.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil to the extent feasible.
• Teaches physical education classes for handicapped pupils as necessary.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluates each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils, solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Demonstrates a focus for student learning, with appropriate learning objectives that include measurable goal(s) for student learning aligned with the Ohio standards.
• Employs a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to collect evidence of students’ knowledge and skills and analyzes data to effectively inform instructional planning and delivery.
• Plans and sequences instruction to include the important content, concepts, and processes in school and district curriculum priorities and in state standards.
• Demonstrates familiarity with students’ background knowledge and experiences and describes multiple procedures used to obtain this information.
• Supports the learning needs of students, through a variety of strategies, materials, and/or pacing that make learning accessible and challenging for each student.
• Maintains positive rapport with students and demonstrates respect for and interest in all students.
• Creates routines and procedures that run smoothly throughout the lesson, and students assume age- appropriate levels of responsibility for the efficient operation of the classroom.
• Provides substantive, specific, and timely feedback of student progress to students, families, and other school personnel while maintaining confidentially.
• Uses effective communication strategies with students and families and works effectively with colleagues to examine problems of practice, analyze student work, and identify targeted strategies.
• Meets ethical and professional responsibilities with integrity and honesty. The teacher models and upholds district policies and state and federal regulations.
• Sets data-based short and long-term professional goals and takes action to meet these goals.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal/superintendent.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities :
• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Other Duties and Responsibilities :
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect district equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans purposeful assignments for educational assistants (para-professionals), volunteers and student teachers.
Conduct:
Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

*This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

How to Apply: Internal
If you are interested in being considered for this position you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Follow links: District/Work at Marion City/Apply at Marion City Schools/Apply Now for Internal Positions/Student Support Services/Adaptive Physical Education/Apply Job #18353/Login in to existing account. If you have any questions please contact Jen Sheridan via email. [e-mail]

How to Apply: External
If you are interested in being considered for this position you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Follow links: District/Work at Marion City/Apply at Marion City Schools/Apply Now for External Positions/Student Support Services/Adaptive Physical Education/Apply Job #18353/Login in to existing account. If you have any questions please contact Jen Sheridan via email. [e-mail]




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