Adaptive PE Teacher

Summary- 

The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher at the secondary level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes.  Physical Education with secondary students generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities.  The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information.  He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student.  The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis, and participates in all required in-service training programs. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare/set up gym prior to the first day of school.
• Set up equipment prior to class.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria, or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields.
• Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referral.
• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
• Teach safety rules related to each activity.
• Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.
• May team teach with another Physical Education Teacher  
• Research, and order physical education and recess equipment.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities. • Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
• Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
• Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards.
• Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.
• Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students’ special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P and 504 plans.
 

Conditions of Employment

• Active Licensure in Washington D.C.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Summer Included

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Mental Health Resources
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Weekly Paycheck
• Pet Insurance

If interested, please email resume to heather.mortensen@procaretherapy.com. I look forward to speaking with you!