Adaptive Physical Education Teacher: Inspire Student Growth

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher to provide individualized physical education or related services to students with exceptional physical needs due to developmental delays or impairments.

The role involves collaborating with staff to develop and implement IEPs, evaluating student progress, preparing reports, and maintaining standards of behavior while working closely with parents and colleagues to support student success.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Kansas as required by board of education.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be considered as appropriate and acceptable by the board.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement individual educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Determines learning problems and initiates remediation programs.
• Contributes to individual education plans per Kansas regulations and district policies.
• Evaluates student needs and progress toward goals.
• Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations.
• Provides teaching materials and equipment.
• Manages student behavior standards and classroom expectations.
• Collaborates with teachers to support student work and behavior.
• Communicates with parents and other teachers about students' needs and progress.
• Participates in case conferences about student abilities and needs.
• Maintains attendance and related records for the educationally handicapped program.
• Keeps up-to-date with developments by reading, attending meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Licensed in Kansas

Job description

Newton Public Schools USD 373 seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher to provide individualized physical education or related services to students with exceptional physical needs due to developmental delays or impairments.

The role involves collaborating with staff to develop and implement IEPs, evaluating student progress, preparing reports, and maintaining standards of behavior while working closely with parents and colleagues to support student success.