PE Teacher

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.

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.