Primary Purpose:

Provide adapted physical education services and develop goals and objectives based upon assessment and evaluation data for children with disabilities in the general and special education setting.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas Physical Education Certification and

Special Education Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of the ARD/IEP process

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Experience:

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Follow policies, procedures, and operating guidelines relating the selection and administration of reliable and valid assessment instruments.
2. Administer assessment instruments to identify developmental levels, strengths, and limitations in order to develop individualized physical education goals and activities appropriate for the developmental levels and interests of the students.
3. Review or complete APE observation reports, community-based surveys, and/or ecological surveys and follow procedures for tri-annual assessments and reports.
4. Participate actively as part of the evaluation team and ensure information is presented in the student’s ARD/IEP meeting as required.
5. Complete a full individual evaluation (FIE) assessment report for APE.
6. Develop goals and objectives in the physical fitness and motor areas based on the evaluation/data information.
7. Provide each student with opportunities to develop physical fitness and fundamental motor skills within his/her capabilities.
8. Provide physical education instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
9. Supervise students at all times while providing direct APE services.
10. Serve as a resource person to general physical education teachers, paraprofessionals, peer buddies, students, building administrators, parents and the community, while ensuring confidentiality of student information.
11. Complete progress reports and reports cards on the same schedule as general education and document progress on IEP goals and objectives for APE.
12. Interact with related service personnel such as PT and OT, nurses, and orientation and mobility service providers, as determined by the ARD/IEP committee.
13. Participate in in-service training to update knowledge and skills.
14. Maintain data collection on student goals and objectives for progress monitoring.

 

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Days:  187/192

Reports to:  Director / Assistant Director of Special Services

Department/School:  Special Services/Assigned Campuses