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Adapted Physical Education TeacherReports to: Principals/Program Administrator for Exceptional ChildrenTerms of Employment: 10 MonthsSalary: State Salary Schedule + Local SupplementFLSA Status: ExemptQualifications:Graduate of an accredited college with a degree in physical educationCertified with a current "class A" teacher's certificate in the State of North CarolinaCompletion of, or working towards, certification in Adapted Physical EducationJob Goals:To coordinate, develop and implement the physical programs for those exceptional students who are unable to function safely or successfully in the regular physical education program.Duties and Responsibilities:Direct Services To teach adapted physical education to designated classesTo direct the development of all Adapted Physical Education programs within the Local Education Agency (L.E.A.)To design and administer appropriate physical fitness and motor proficiency testsTo recommend, design and/or coordinate construction of specialized adapted physical education equipment; to provide a program for appropriate usage of such equipmentTo develop an adapted physical education curriculum guide applicable to the Local SystemTo participate in the development of each of the adaptive physical education Individual Education Programs (IEP'S)Indirect Services To determine the needs of the adapted physical education program and design ways to meet those needsTo organize in-service training programs for classroom and physical education teachers to help in the continuation of adapted physical education activitiesTo educate administrators, teachers, parents, physicians and the community about the purposes, needs and goals of the Adapted Physical Education Program in the schoolsTo coordinate the scheduling of college and university students who are interested in observing adapted physical education classesTo supervise student teachers who are working in the area of Adapted Physical EducationTo serve as a resource to the administrative staff, classroom teachers of exceptional children, regular classroom teachers and physical educators in matters concerning appropriate physical education programs for exceptional childrenAdministrative To assist in the formulation and update of policies and procedures dealing specifically with the Adapted Physical Education ProgramTo serve as a member of the "team approach" in providing services for our disabled students, along with other professionals such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Counselor, Psychologist, etcTo keep abreast of and advise the Board of Education, teachers, other professionals, parents and the community of the status of adapted physical education in the local, state and national levelsAbility to administer, interpret, and report assessments used within adapted physical education.Considerable knowledge of exercise physiology which allows the teacher to safely modify and adapt physical education programs to safely meet the needs and abilities of students.Ability to maintain and complete accurate records and to develop reports as required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Strong behavior management and discipline skills. Ability to work in varied settings and devise a working schedule compatible with several school locations.Approved by: - Personnel OfficeReviewed: - 5/2023Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

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