APE Teacher (0.3 FTE) DHH

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher who can assess students and develop, adapt, and implement specialized physical education programs in the motor domain. You will create IEP-based goals, conduct daily activities, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervising aides, maintaining classroom order, and aligning instruction to individual needs while supporting inclusive physical education for

Qualifications

• Develop Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for students with varying functioning levels.
• Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
• Plan and supervise the functions of teacher aides/assistants.
• Maintain an instructional pace consistent with students' learning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop IEP-based goals and objectives.
• Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure safety and orderly instructional areas.

Skills

IEP monitoring

Behavior management

Classroom pacing

Student assessment

Collaboration

Education

PEL endorsed for Physical Education

PEL in exceptionality fields

Multiple licenses

Adaptive PE coursework

Experience with special needs students

Job description

PURPOSE

The Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher is an educationally trained professional who is able to assess individual students and develop, adapt, and implement specialized physical education programs in the motor domain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels.
• Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP.
• Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives.
• Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior control.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Establish an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process.
• Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
• Compile and maintain necessary records and progress notes.
• Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas.
• Conduct parent conferences as necessary.
• Plan and supervise the functions of teacher aides/assistants.
• Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs.
• Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) endorsed for Physical Education.
• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in areas of exceptionality served by program preferred.
• Multiple licenses preferred.
• Coursework in adaptive PE preferred.
• Experience working with special needs students in group situations and/or classroom environment preferred.
• Ability to visually and auditorily monitor student performance and behavior.
• Ability to model good language and vocabulary.