Job Abstract

Job Title: Adaptive PE Teacher

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources

Board Approved Date:

Salary Range: See Approved Salary Schedule

Summary:

Provide a modified physical education program to special education students who cannot be mainstreamed in regular physical education classes. The adapted physical education teacher will also serve as a consultant to various faculty members and school personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs assessments of referred students for perceptual motor, coordination, strength and endurance

• Develops long-term goals and short term objectives for each child.

• Provides an adapted physical education program for each child based on physical needs

• Consults with family and other teachers of goals and on-going individual programs

• Maintains records as mandated by state, federal and school board guidelines and policies.

• Provides in-service to aides, attendants and teachers upon request

• Provides participation opportunities for each student in appropriate special olympic activities

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college/university approved by the state department of education. Must possess a current Louisiana Teachers Certificate. Certified in Adapted Physical Education or Physical Education with a plan of professional development in adapted physical education.

Work Environment Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct:

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.