Travel Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Strides Therapy & Educational Services; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day 1

Travel package

Relocation support

401k with employer match

PTO and sick time

Licensure reimbursement

Certification stipend

Professional liability insurance

Catastrophe medical

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Strides Therapy & Educational Services in Juneau, AK, is seeking a Travel Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to deliver specialized PE services to students with disabilities, traveling between schools and collaborating with educators, therapists, and families. You will develop individualized APE programs aligned with IEP goals, assess motor skills, and adapt activities for inclusive participation.

This in-person role offers a travel package and relocation support, with the potential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Special Education, or related field.
• Valid state teaching license with Physical Education and/or Adapted Physical Education certification/endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, IEP development and related requirements.
• Experience with students with disabilities in educational settings.
• Knowledge of motor development, adapted sports, and movement education.
• Ability to assess gross motor skills, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional movement.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized APE programs and IEP goals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, behavior-management, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with families, teachers, therapists, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to complete background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and onboarding requirements.
• Ability to travel between school locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Adapted Physical Education services to students with disabilities per IEPs.
• Assess gross motor development, physical fitness, mobility, coordination, balance, strength, endurance, and movement.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized PE goals and objectives.
• Design and deliver adapted instruction promoting motor development and participation.
• Modify activities, equipment, rules, and environments to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with general PE teachers to support inclusive participation.
• Monitor progress, collect data, and prepare evaluations and reports.
• Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Collaborate with therapists and other providers.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
• Monitor medical precautions and health needs during instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies (IDEA, FERPA).

Skills

Collaboration with families and teams

Adapted Physical Education knowledge

IEP development understanding

Motor development knowledge

Assessment of gross motor skills

Program development for APE

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Travel between school locations

Background checks/compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Job description

Position: Travel Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Location: Juneau, AK (in person)

School District: Juneau School District

About Us

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of contracted therapy services dedicated to enhancing students' educational experience in schools. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Travel Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to join our team of professionals who work collaboratively to support students. We are a therapist- and woman-owned and operated company.

Additional Details

This is an in-person position. Provide individualized adaptive physical education services to students with disabilities by developing engaging activities that improve motor skills, physical fitness, and participation in school-based PE. Collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to support students' IEP goals and create an inclusive, positive learning environment.

• Highly supportive and collaborative school district that values its team.
• Travel package and relocation support for candidates interested in moving to the area.
• Unique travel opportunity to experience and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
• Potential to transition into a traditional role if you enjoy the district and community.

Compensation

up to $65; travel stipend can be discussed for candidates who are willing to relocate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Special Education, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching license with the appropriate Physical Education and/or Adapted Physical Education certification or endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, IEP development, and other applicable special education requirements.
• Experience working with children or adolescents with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of motor development, physical fitness, adapted sports, movement education, and activity modifications.
• Ability to assess gross motor skills, mobility, balance, coordination, physical fitness, and functional movement.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized Adapted Physical Education programs and IEP goals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, behavior-management, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families, teachers, therapists, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to complete required background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and district onboarding requirements.
• Ability to travel between school locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Adapted Physical Education services to students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
• Assess students' gross motor development, physical fitness, mobility, coordination, balance, strength, endurance, and functional movement.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized physical education goals and objectives.
• Design and deliver adapted instruction that promotes motor development, physical fitness, recreation, independence, and participation.
• Modify activities, equipment, rules, environments, and instructional strategies to meet students' individual needs.
• Collaborate with general physical education teachers to support student participation in inclusive settings when appropriate.
• Monitor student progress, collect data, and prepare evaluations, progress reports, and required special education documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, multidisciplinary evaluations, annual reviews, and parent conferences.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other related service providers.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications that promote access, participation, and safety.
• Monitor students' medical precautions, physical limitations, and health needs during instruction.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with district policies, IDEA, FERPA, and applicable federal and state requirements.

Benefits

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• AK State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Referral bonus

$500 referral bonus for each employee referred

Please contact Karen Knight for more information and additional details. Email: [e-mail]/ Phone: [phone]

Salary: $65 per hour