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Job description
Physical Education Teacher–Special Education
Serve as a dynamic, nurturing and structured physical education teacher who designs and delivers developmentally appropriate and inclusive physical education instruction for students in a center-based special education program. Support grade level instructors in providing core instruction and intervention for all learners.
Required Education/Certification:
Valid Michigan K-12 Teaching Certificate with Physical Education (MB) endorsement
Understanding of the unique physical, social and developmental needs of students with disabilities
Ability to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment
Preferred:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
Expertise and experience with a K-12 P.E. program
Well versed in research based instructional methods
Skilled in addressing the unique academic, developmental, physical and social needs of children
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff
Strong communication, technology and organizational skills
Understanding of how to work with and support a diverse learning community including English Language Learners and Special Education students and their families
Create accessible lessons that promote physical health, motor development, social skills, independence, and full participation through appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Create a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes engagement, communication, and self- regulation using evidence-based practices (e.g., structured teaching, visual supports). Provide direction and support to paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral supports. Collaborate with the school's behavior support team and administrators to ensure the use of district-approved crisis intervention strategies and documentation procedures for significant behavioral incidents. The employee must be able to safely and appropriately support students in situations that require physical assistance or intervention, in order to maintain a secure and respectful learning environment for all. Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher. Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations. Maintain student records, organize resources and foster a learning environment which are consistent with District and school expectations, while maximizing student learning. Manage time, equipment, and materials efficiently and maintain a physical environment that is well-organized, safe and student focused. Plan, prepare and implement instruction and assessment used to measure student growth.
Worksite address
novi, MI, 48377, US
Who can apply
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