Adapted PE Teacher

Denton Independent School District • Denton, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Physical Education Teaching Certificate, Physical Education or Special Education Certificate (EC-12) issued by State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain ESL certification within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE) preferred
• ESL certification preferred
• Three (3) years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience with special education students preferred

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of the purpose, philosophy, and legal foundations of evaluation, special education and adapted physical education.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional practices and responsibilities as required by the Texas Educators’ code of ethics.
• Develops collaborative relationships with families, educators, the school, the community, outside agencies, and related service personnel.
• Applies knowledge of student assessment and evaluation, program planning, and instructional decision making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students who may not safely or successfully participate in unrestricted activities during physical education and determining the presence of educational need.
• Selects, administers and interprets appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
• Demonstrates skills necessary for scheduling, time management, and organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate curricula and instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities.
• Participates on a multi-disciplinary team that determines special education eligibility for students.
• Serves as a resource to campuses to ensure the district is in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations associated with special education.
• Consults with administrators, support personnel and teachers on campuses to ensure IEPs are implemented.
• Provides training to district staff and parents of students with disability with regards to who may not safely or successfully participate in unrestricted activities during physical education.
• Supervises graduate students, clinical fellows (interns), adapted physical education, as well as mentors new hire adapted physical educators as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides appropriate service delivery models (e.g., variations in frequency, intensity, duration, and setting based on student needs) consistent with a wide variety of individual student needs.
• Develops and implements appropriate adapted physical education goals and objectives based on data (formal and informal).
• Conducts conferences with parents, students and teachers when needed to discuss concerns regarding the student’s program.
• Evaluates and report student progress consistent with district expectations (end of every grading period).
• Works collaboratively with teachers to develop adapted physical education schedules, and provide ongoing support for students in the classroom.
• Attends team meetings on campus and keep classroom teachers informed of the individual student’s adapted physical education needs.
• Designs and implements community-based adapted physical education instructional programs.
• Adheres to the policies outlined in the school district’s adapted physical education program guide (if applicable).
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Department of Special Education.
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level