Adapted PE Teacher (26-27)

Northwest Independent School District

Title: Adapted Physical Education Teacher (2400)

Reports To: Special Education Director

Dept./Campus: Campus Assigned

Duty Days: 187

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt                 

Pay Grade: A15         

Date Revised: 06/2023

Primary Purpose:

Provide direct instruction and/or teacher consultation for students who require modification of the general education PE program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate in related field with required special education endorsements
• CAPE certification preferred
• Experience/Ability to work with school staff and parents
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures, and special education laws.
• Ability to communicate with educators, parents, students and community members.
• Ability to instruct students and support their unique needs.
• Knowledge of adapted physical education assessments and how to utilize them to evaluate student eligibility for services.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized
• Education Program (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Administer Adapted Physical Education (APE) evaluations and prepare written reports of evaluation.
2. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.
3. Plan and implement adapted physical education services.
4. Assist teachers in making changes in the PE program which promote student growth and development (i.e. assist with IEP development and determination of appropriate accommodations).
5. Assume leadership role in developing and providing instruction in physical, recreation, and leisure skills for special education students, including Special Olympics activities that occur during the school day.
6. Provide adapted physical education information to principals, teachers, and parents.
7. Provide district with current information and professional development training on all phases of adapted physical education as needed.
8. Perform liaison duties between Northwest ISD and community agencies/other outside resources.
9. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
10. Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents & colleagues.
11. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity levels, interests, and needs.
12. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the adapted physical education program and implement changes based on the findings.
14. Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive materials.
15. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
16. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
17. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
18. Comply with all district, local campus & department expectations, and regulations.
19. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.
20. Complete required SHARS billing.
21. Other duties as assigned

SHARS/ MAC / RMTS:
Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS)  and MAC programs which allows our district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services.

As a special education staff member, you will be required to train and bill for SHARS reimbursements for students on your caseload.  Trainings will be provided for SHARS, for RMTS (Random Moment in Time Studies), where staff are chosen randomly to answer a few questions, and for MAC (Diagnosticians and non-Personal Care Providers only).  Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year as well as on an “as needed” basis for new hires.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, copier/scanner, calculator, digital media equipment, and fax machine.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Classroom management and physical management of students.  Frequent standing, lifting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding.  Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary : $63,344 - $83,774