Adaptive Physical Education Teacher 2025-2026

Adaptive P.E. Teachers are capable of developing and implementing an IEP program based on the students gross motor skills and physical education needs. To help all students with Adaptive Physical Education have a free and appropriate education.

Qualifications:

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Kansas Teaching License (applicable level-area endorsement)
• A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Adapts or modifies content and skills in physical fitness and wellness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual dual, or team sports to meet individual needs.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
• Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations and activities.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned equipment.
• Selects and requisitions equipment and instructional materials.
• Be able to implement IEP programs and write IEP goals to help students succeed in the general education PE curriculum.
• Knowledge of IDEA and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work with staff in the PE setting to put a program in place that the school-based staff can implement without the APE staff.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs.
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction.