Adapted PE Teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Provide each child with a disability an opportunity to participate in a specially designed physical education program that cannot be found in the regular physical education program.
• Mainstream students with disabilities into the regular physical education program when appropriate and work with the regular physical education teacher to meet each student’s individual his/her needs.
• Provide training to paraprofessionals so they can deliver specially designed physical education opportunities to students with disabilities in the absence of the adapted physical education teacher.
• Develop plans for each student that enhance their physical and motor fitness skills through the development of fundamental motor skills and patterns, leisure activities, group and individual games and sports.
• Attend placement meetings and complete necessary paperwork regarding IEP’s.
• Review and report student progress on goals and objectives as required by the IEP cycle.
• Support the coordination of Marietta Adapted Games.
• Work in conjunction with classroom staff to provide daily classroom physical education activities.
• Select and order appropriate equipment and materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Georgia teaching certificate in Physical Education required.
• Adapted curriculum certification preferred.
• Three years classroom experience preferred.