Adaptive PE Teacher

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

65d

About The Position

Adapted or specially designed physical education (APE) is about meeting the unique needs of individual students with disabilities. In APE, responsibilities include planning and assessment, consultation for general physical education teachers, specially designed instruction/activities, and adapts or modifies the curriculum, task, equipment, and/or environment so a child can participate in all aspects of physical education and functioning.

Requirements

Degree from regionally accredited college or university in one of the following fields: physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, special education, physical education
New Mexico State License and/or
Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Promotion of physical functioning as part of an active lifestyle
Development of fundamental motor skills necessary for participation in sports and recreation with peers
Enhancement of self-esteem and self-image
Increased physical independence, self-help skills or skills that promote independence and self-sufficiency and/or mobility
Decreased health-related complications
For young childhood, development of functional and developmentally appropriate motor skills that allow the child to play and participate in an educational environment with typically developing peers
Possess a general knowledge of a wide variety of motor activities, individual and team sports
Assess students in the areas of gross motor for qualification of specialized instruction to improve physical functioning
Develop relevant goals and objectives based on assessment/test results for the student's Individual Educational Plan
Plan appropriate physical activities for students with a wide variety of special needs
Implement activities for students on an individual and small group basis that are relevant to their IEP goals and beneficial to their gross motor development
Evaluate and document student progress
Provide regular communication with classroom staff, other ancillary staff and general education teachers on student progress, as applicable
Arrange physical environment of the activity area for optimum learning and safety of the students
Provide accurate delivery of services to students within the scope of assignment
Use appropriate conflict resolution skills with students
Maintain positive attitude and ensure learning environment is conducive to student development
Develop goals and objectives for professional development
Maintain documentation to assure accountability
Maintain student behavior in individual and group settings
Maintain records of student performance and attendance
Complete required reports and present levels of performance data within prescribed time frames
Attend motor meetings and in-service training activities for motor staff
Comply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.