Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Teacher

NOLA Public Schools • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The NOLA Public Schools seeks an Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Teacher to assist students in achieving their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, focusing on developing necessary motor skills. The APE Teacher will provide instruction that integrates various aspects of movement and motor functioning, in alignment with Louisiana state guidelines. This role is crucial in fostering individual capabilities, promoting physical and mental wellness, and preparing students for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavior analysis and intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet performance standards for teaching assignments as developed by the Orleans Parish Public School Board and applicable state/federal guidelines, including the Louisiana Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric and Adapted Physical Education Louisiana requirements.
• Guide the individualized process of each student toward achieving curriculum goals in academics, social skills, communication skills, motor skills, vocational skills, and self-help skills.
• Assist administration in implementing Board Policies.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Develop Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for students with varying functioning levels.
• Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP.
• Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives.
• Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and positive behavior supports.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Establish an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process.
• Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
• Advise parents of student progress to encourage reinforcing classroom goals at home.
• Compile, maintain, and distribute necessary service logs, progress reports, and other required student records to the teacher of record.
• Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team, if applicable.
• Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas.
• Conduct parent conferences as necessary.
• Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs for students with exceptionalities.
• Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to the exceptional needs of students and Louisiana content standards.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and current records and reports.
• Meet all reporting deadlines set by the school, school district, and the LDOE.
• Plan tasks and supervise paraprofessional(s) in accordance with their job description.
• Cooperate with school administration and/or department head in improving the performance of assigned paraprofessional(s) and volunteer(s).
• Serve on and participate in professional staff committees/meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency.
• Offers are determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

What This Job Offers

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