Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for an Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. The goals of this position are to coordinate a modified physical education program that will teach students physical education who require additional support and are unable to access the general education setting and/ or curriculum. The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher uses specialized instructional methodologies to meet the individual needs of students with severe disabilities in a small and/or large group environment.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Provide consultation and direct services in Adaptive Physical Education techniques
•    Design programs to meet individual student needs in physical fitness, gross motor skills, and perceptual motor skills, as specified on the IEP
•    Participate in the IEP process from referral to implementation, including assessments, report writing, IEP meetings, and development of goals and objectives
•    Evaluate and monitor student progress
•    Maintain accurate written records of progress, goals, and objectives, attendance, and parent contacts
•    Stay current on recent research, trends, and development in Adaptive Physical Education.
•    Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
•    Write evaluation reports and share with school-based teams and caregivers
•    Develop and deliver IEP goals, accommodations, and services in collaboration with the team to support students' growth and development in the area of physical education
•    Collect data to document students' progress and performance toward their goals.
•    Select, prepare, create, and modify lesson plans and instructional materials to meet individual student Adaptive Physical Education needs
•    Attend all meetings and trainings as requested
•    Maintain student confidentiality
•    Comply with timelines, laws, and regulations as they relate to district, state, and federal policies and procedures

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
•    Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
•    Physical Education Endorsement
•    Approval of Adapted Physical Education (PPE)
•    Bachelor's Degree in Education

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
•    Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, effective interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
•    Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking and lifting equipment and materials
•    High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially