Adaptive Physical Education ESY Teacher

Job Title:

Extended School Year Adaptive PE Teacher

Job Summary:

The Extended School Year Adaptive PE Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows IDEA-mandated due process procedures and functions as Case Manager to assigned IEP students.

Qualifications:

Valid Professional Educator License (PEL)

Endorsement in Adaptive Physical Education

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Certified.

Reports to:

Summer School Principal and Director of Special Services

Terms of Employment:

This is a part-time, hourly position for four weeks, from June 2nd to June 26th, with an additional four days of planning and professional development to be determined.

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  Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• Compensation: $35 per hour
• This position does not include benefits

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized, research-based instruction aligned with each student’s IEP goals and the Illinois Learning Standards, ensuring all instruction is designed for a four-hour instructional day, four days a week, totaling 16 instructional days.
• Design and implement daily lessons incorporating Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR) to create engaging and rigorous learning experiences, integrating multiple learning tasks, including whole-class verbal participation.
• Clearly communicate learning goals, tailor instructional strategies, and ensure students actively engage with materials and resources to enhance comprehension, retention, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Foster a supportive, student-centered learning environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and personal empowerment while managing student behavior to maintain a safe and optimal learning space.
• Support students in taking an active role in their learning by setting and monitoring individualized goals, engaging in reflection, and participating in interventions and progress monitoring aligned with the MTSS framework.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, bilingual educators, and related services personnel to adapt and modify curricula while incorporating cultural diversity and appreciation.
• Utilize technology appropriately to enhance the teaching and learning process and provide students with opportunities to collaborate with peers, engage in movement-based learning, and experience diverse instructional strategies.
• Develop and implement individualized IEP plans, including present levels of performance, accommodations, instructional goals, and required services, while overseeing the delivery of special education services.
• Serve as the primary contact for parents, participating in evaluations and reevaluations while maintaining ongoing communication regarding student progress.
• Participate in a professional learning community, collaborating with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and support the school improvement plan.
• Assess student progress regularly, adjust instructional techniques as needed, and provide direction, supervision, and feedback to educational assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in their teaching
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must have strong verbal communication skills
• Must model a desire and willingness to learn, constantly seeking ways to improve continually

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Teacher position requires high physical activity and stamina to support students with disabilities in participating in modified physical activities. The role involves regularly demonstrating exercises, sports, and movement-based activities while providing hands-on assistance to students. APE teachers must be able to lift and transfer students, assist with mobility, and support balance and coordination. This may require lifting to 50 pounds or utilizing adaptive transfer techniques. The position also demands standing, walking, running, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods and using fine and gross motor skills to manipulate equipment and assist students effectively. Strong communication skills, including clear verbal instructions and nonverbal cues, are essential in an active learning environment. Additionally, APE teachers must be able to respond quickly to ensure student safety in case of falls, injuries, or emergencies. The role also involves setting up, moving, and maintaining adaptive physical education equipment, including mats, balls, and mobility aids. Work environments may vary, requiring adaptability to indoor and outdoor conditions, such as gymnasiums, swimming pools, playgrounds, and sports fields in different weather conditions. These physical demands are critical to ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students with disabilities.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

This job description is intended to describe minimum qualifications, duties, and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change the position responsibilities to meet District needs as necessary.