This job posting is for Short Term 2025-2026 school yea r
RRPS- Special Services Department
190-daycontract
Job title : Adaptive Physical Education
Adapted or specially designed physical education (APE) is about meeting the unique needs of individual students with APE responsibilities include planning and assessment consultation for general physical education teachers specially designed instruction / activities and adapts or modifies the curriculum task equipment and / or environment so a child can participate in all aspects of physical education and functioning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree from regionally accredited college or university in one of the following fields : physical therapy occupational therapy recreational therapy special education physical education
- New Mexico State License and / or
- Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the assignment or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Promotion of physical functioning as part of an active lifestyleDevelopment of fundamental motor skills necessary for participation in sports and recreation with peersEnhancement of self-esteem and self-imageIncreased physical independence self-help skills or skills that promote independence and self-sufficiency and / or mobilityDecreased health-related complicationsFor young childhood development of functional and developmentally appropriate motor skills that allow the child to play and participate in an educational environment with typically developing peersPossess a general knowledge of a wide variety of motor activities individual and team sportsAssess students in the areas of gross motor for qualification of specialized instruction to improve physical functioningDevelop relevant goals and objectives based on assessment / test results for the students Individual Educational PlanPlan appropriate physical activities for students with a wide variety of special needsImplement activities for students on an individual and small group basis that are relevant to their IEP goals and beneficial to their gross motor developmentEvaluate and document student progressProvide regular communication with classroom staff other ancillary staff and general education teachers on student progress as applicableArrange physical environment of the activity area for optimum learning and safety of the studentsProvide accurate delivery of services to students within the scope of assignmentUse appropriate conflict resolution skills with studentsMaintain positive attitude and ensure learning environment is conducive to student developmentDevelop goals and objectives for professional developmentMaintain documentation to assure accountabilityMaintain student behavior in individual and group settingsMaintain records of student performance and attendanceComplete required reports and present levels of performance data within prescribed time framesAttend motor meetings and in-service training activities for motor staffComply with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules administrative directives and regulations school board policies and local state and federal regulations;Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.Application Procedure :
Applicant must attach :
Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure.Copy of transcript from each crediting college or universityAccountability
Reports to : Executive Director of Special Services; Director of Ancillary Special Services; Director of Elementary Special Education; Director of Secondary Special Education
Evaluated by : Supervisor as assigned
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1