Inspiring Adaptive PE Teacher - Elementary

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Fraser, MI, seeks an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher for elementary students. The role focuses on adapted PE for students with disabilities, with duties including assessment, creating personalized activity lessons, and collaboration with staff to meet special education goals.

Eligibility includes a valid Michigan teaching certificate, SPED approval, CPI certification, and experience in PE.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teacher certificate.
• Full approval in at least one area of special education.
• K-6 Physical Education (MB) or Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP) Certification Preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching Physical Education preferred.
• Must have CPI certification.
• Meet the requirements as specified in the most recent Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide adapted physical education instruction to students with disabilities whose disabilities may preclude integration into general physical education classes without supports or modifications.
• Assess students for the purpose of providing adapted physical education.
• Create and implement physical activity lessons with special emphasis on personal adjustment in respect to unique disability related needs for the purpose of creating successful learning opportunities.
• Plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods and cooperates with other members of the staff in achieving these aims.
• Provide supportive services in general physical education and consultative services to general physical education teachers or special education teachers.
• Understand curriculum theory, curriculum development, movement education, fitness, developmental activity-based curriculum, human, and social development.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved, and the physical limitations of the location provided.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals, objectives, and content, as outlined in the appropriate course of study.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities the Director of Special Education and/or Building Administrator may assign.

Education

Michigan teacher certificate

Full approval in at least one area of special education

K-6 Physical Education (MB) or Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP) Certification

Proven experience in teaching Physical Education

CPI certification

Meet the requirements as specified in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education

Job description

FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Fraser, MI, seeks an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher for elementary students. The role focuses on adapted PE for students with disabilities, with duties including assessment, creating personalized activity lessons, and collaboration with staff to meet special education goals.

Eligibility includes a valid Michigan teaching certificate, SPED approval, CPI certification, and experience in PE.