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Job Title Adapted Physical Education Teacher.SPED (10-Month) - GENERIC
Location Oxon Hill, MD, US
Organization Name Special Education Support Programs & Related Services
Department Description POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adapted Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning, monitoring and implementing a quality Physical Education program in alignment with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Prince George's County Public Schools Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education curriculum with appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
Brief Description
This is a 10-month, Unit I, PGCEA position, Pay Table A
Salary Range: $55,079 - $123,266 CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2024
Detailed Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Providing adapted physical education (APE) instruction to pre-school, elementary, middle and high school students with disabilities;
Providing community based recreation/leisure instruction to students with disabilities;
Providing students with disabilities with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in community based sports, recreation and leisure programs/activities;
Providing basic instruction in health/fitness related areas: muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and nutrition;
Administering standardized APE assessments to determine eligibility of APE services;
Participating in school based Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams, including the development and implementation of student IEPs;
Writing appropriate APE? student IEP goals and objectives;
Collecting data verifying student progress regarding the acquisition of locomotor, object control, team sports and physical fitness skills;
Completing IEP progress reports and report card grades for students receiving adapted physical education services;
Completing and submitting student physical fitness test data to the APE office;
Participating in the Tran disciplinary team model at early childhood programs and regional schools;
Participating in the planning and implementation of MSA and ALT-MSA student objectives;
Providing monitor and consult services on behalf of students with disabilities participating in general physical education programs;
Assisting with the development of APE 504 plans;
Collaborating closely with related service providers;
Providing program modifications and accommodations to ensure students with disabilities can access the general physical education program; and
Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify curriculum components to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify equipment to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify environment to meet the individual needs of students;
Knowledge and understanding of a variety of disabilities;
Knowledge and understanding of the IEP process;
Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures;
Knowledge in administering and interpreting gross motor assessments;
Knowledge in child development;
Knowledge in Adapted Physical Education instructional best practices; and
Good written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university preferred in Physical Education; completed undergraduate program in physical education and received a passing grade in a 3-credit Adapted Physical Education or Special Education course OR Bachelor's degree in Special Education and has passed the Physical Education Praxis II; experience working with individuals with disabilities. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds a Maryland State physical education teaching certificate; National Certification in adapted physical education through the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) program preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.
As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
How To Apply
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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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