FY26: Teacher, Adapted Physical Education, Gaithersburg ES, 0.1 FTE

Montgomery County Schools • Gaithersburg, MD

193d

About The Position

Under direction of the school principal, plans for and provides appropriate learning experiences in physical education for students with disabilities. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to develop physical and health literacy. Supervises students in movement settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Implements the Adapted Physical Education (APE)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) process through evaluation, delivery of APE services in the least-restrictive environment (LRE), and develops standards-based IEP goals for students receiving APE services. Communicates and interacts effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff members, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students to provide access to the physical education curriculum. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Physical Demands: Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods, and moving heavy objects. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavior management which include non-violent crisis interventions. Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to physically support behavioral and crisis interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
• Knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) physical education curriculum, special education, and the IEP process.
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff members, students, parents/guardians, and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences in physical education for students with disabilities.
• Create an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.
• Supervise students in movement settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Implement the Adapted Physical Education (APE)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Deliver APE services in the least-restrictive environment (LRE).
• Develop standards-based IEP goals for students receiving APE services.
• Communicate and interact effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff members, and community.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree