PE Teacher (Special Education)

Linked Professional Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC in Michigan is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Teacher to deliver adapted PE for students with disabilities within a long-term contract setting. The role focuses on individualized goals, safety, and inclusive participation, in alignment with IEPs and school district policies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with SPED and general education teams, ongoing progress monitoring, and maintaining accurate records to support student growth and physical development.

Qualifications

• Requires Michigan teaching certification for PE and/or students with disabilities.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of adapted physical education instructional strategies.
• Ability to modify activities/equipment based on individual student needs.
• Understanding of IEPs and special education practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide adapted physical education instruction to students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement PE activities for varying physical/developmental needs.
• Modify activities, equipment, and instruction to support participation and success.
• Follow IEPs and educational goals related to motor development.
• Monitor and document student progress and performance.
• Create a safe, inclusive PE environment.
• Collaborate with SPED/GENED teachers, therapists, admins, support staff.
• Communicate progress with staff and families as appropriate.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and physical development.
• Maintain accurate student/instruction records.
• Ensure safe use of activities/equipment.
• Support students in fitness, motor skills, coordination, mobility, healthy activity habits.
• Participate in meetings and school activities.
• Follow district policies and SPED requirements.

Skills

Adapted physical education

Special education

IEP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education/Special Education

Michigan teaching certification for PE and/or students with disabilities

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to provide physical education instruction and support for students with disabilities. The teacher will develop and deliver adapted physical education activities that meet the individual needs, abilities, and goals of students receiving special education services.

This is a long-term contract position with the potential to continue year after year, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability within a school district environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide adapted physical education instruction to students with disabilities
• Develop and implement physical education activities appropriate for students with varying physical, developmental, and learning needs
• Modify physical education activities, equipment, and instructional methods to support student participation and success
• Follow student IEPs and individualized educational goals related to physical education and motor development
• Monitor and document student progress and performance
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive physical education environment
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and support staff
• Communicate with school staff and families regarding student progress and participation as appropriate
• Use appropriate instructional strategies to encourage student engagement, independence, and physical development
• Maintain accurate student and instructional records
• Ensure activities and equipment are used safely and appropriately
• Support students in developing physical fitness, motor skills, coordination, mobility, and healthy activity habits
• Participate in meetings and other school activities as required
• Follow district policies, procedures, and applicable special education requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Appropriate Michigan teaching certification for Physical Education and/or students with disabilities
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of adapted physical education instructional strategies
• Ability to modify activities and equipment based on individual student needs
• Understanding of IEPs and special education practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, therapists, and school administrators
• Patient, flexible, and student-focused approach
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Position: Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Specialty: Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract: Year-to-Year / Long-Term Opportunity

This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential for continued placement year after year.

PE Teacher (Special Education)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to provide physical education instruction and support for students with disabilities. The teacher will develop and deliver adapted physical education activities that meet the individual needs, abilities, and goals of students receiving special education services.

This is a long-term contract position with the potential to continue year after year, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability within a school district environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide adapted physical education instruction to students with disabilities
• Develop and implement physical education activities appropriate for students with varying physical, developmental, and learning needs
• Modify physical education activities, equipment, and instructional methods to support student participation and success
• Follow student IEPs and individualized educational goals related to physical education and motor development
• Monitor and document student progress and performance
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive physical education environment
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and support staff
• Communicate with school staff and families regarding student progress and participation as appropriate
• Use appropriate instructional strategies to encourage student engagement, independence, and physical development
• Maintain accurate student and instructional records
• Ensure activities and equipment are used safely and appropriately
• Support students in developing physical fitness, motor skills, coordination, mobility, and healthy activity habits
• Participate in meetings and other school activities as required
• Follow district policies, procedures, and applicable special education requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Appropriate Michigan teaching certification for Physical Education and/or students with disabilities
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of adapted physical education instructional strategies
• Ability to modify activities and equipment based on individual student needs
• Understanding of IEPs and special education practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, therapists, and school administrators
• Patient, flexible, and student-focused approach
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Position Details

Position: Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Specialty: Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Contract: Year-to-Year / Long-Term Opportunity

This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential for continued placement year after year.

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.