Birch Agency has job opportunities for Adaptive PE teachers throughout the United States.  Our Adaptive PE Teachers implement and monitor a physical education program for students with special needs.  Birch Agency Adaptive PE Teachers promote a healthy lifestyle and help to improve student’s self-esteem through increased physical independence.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses students’ physical and perceptual motor needs
• Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP
• Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary
• Compile and maintain necessary records and progress notes.
• Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team
• Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs.
• Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students
• Develop specialized equipment, goals and objectives for the purpose of improving students’ motor skills
• Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations
• Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development
• Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities
• Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or Sports Science
• Valid Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of 12-credit hour course in Adapted PE
• Experience providing physical education instruction to individuals with disabilities
• CAPE certification highly desired