Physical Education Teacher: Adaptive P.E. (26-27 SY)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Burbank, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary per collective-barg

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Job summary

A.E.R.O Special Education Cooperative in Illinois seeks a Physical Education Teacher specialized in Adaptive P.E. (26-27 SY) to provide fitness and health instruction to students aged Pre-K to 22 with disabilities.

The role requires curriculum adaptation, teamwork with an IEP team, and developing programming for a wide range of needs. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois PEL in physical education with at least one course in adapted P.E.; experience with special needs students is preferred, but

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Illinois PEL with a degree in physical education.
• At least one course in adapted physical education.
• Experience with special needs students preferred, but new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with disabilities.
• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team to plan and implement programming.
• Evaluate and develop programming for children with disabilities ranging from mild to profound.

Skills

Adapted P.E.

Special needs experience

Education

Illinois PEL in physical education

Job description

Physical Education Teacher: Adaptive P.E. (26-27 SY)

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Duties

APE teachers provide fitness and health instruction to chidlren from the ages of three to 22 with a variety of disabilities. This individual will need to be able to adapt curriculum, participate on a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to evaluate and develop programming for children whose disabilities range from mild to profound.

Qualifications

Must have a valid and registered Illinois PEL with a degree in physical education and at least one course in adapted P.E. Experience with special needs students preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary per collective bargaining agreement
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Full Time employees

A.E.R.O is a Special Education Cooperative comprised of 11-member school districts, located in Burbank, IL, approximately 15 miles from the heart of Chicago. We aim to provide comprehensive special education programs and related services to students Pre K- age 22 with disabilities, who are residents of our member districts.

Our new therapeutic center offers a collaborative environment for Special Education Teachers to work with IEP teams and fellow SPED Teachers in the same grade band and program. AERO supports teachers to engage in whole classroom activities, 1:1 sessions, and small group activities in the classroom and around the school building. The center's design includes breakout spaces for more personalized learning. Teachers are provided computers and technology for teaching and report/documentation completion. AERO also provides assessment tools, curriculum materials, other subscriptions, communication supports, and related service supports from case load social workers, speech/language pathologists, OT/PT, nurses, and BCBAs or Behavior Intervention Specialists.