Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary

To assist students in the achievement of IEP goals that will develop the motor skills necessary for appropriate development. The APE Teacher provides instruction that integrates several aspects of movement and motor functioning, aligned with Louisiana state guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet those standards of performance for his/her individual teaching assignment developed by Orleans Parish Public School Board and all applicable state and federal guidelines.  Those standards include the Louisiana Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric and all other Adapted Physical Education Louisiana requirements;
• Guide the individualized process of each student toward the achievement of curriculum goals in the areas of academics, social skills, communication skills, motor skills, vocational skills, and self-help skills as set by the Orleans Parish School Board and all applicable state and federal guidelines;
• Assist the administration in implementing all Board Policies;
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels;
• Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP;
• Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives;
• Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum;
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and positive behavior supports;
• Maintain a productive classroom environment;
• Establish an instructional pace consistent with students' learning process;
• Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary;
• Advise parents of student progress to encourage reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment;
• Compile, maintain, and distribute to the teacher of record necessary service logs, progress reports, and any other required student records;
• If applicable, participate as part of multi-disciplinary evaluation team;
• Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas;
• Conduct parent conferences as necessary;
• Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs for students with exceptionalities;
• Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students and the Louisiana content standards;
• Develop and maintains appropriate and current records and reports;
• Meet all reporting deadlines set by the school, school district, and the LDOE;
• Plan tasks and supervise paraprofessional(s) in accordance with the responsibilities outlined in their job description;
• Cooperate with the school administrator and/or department head in improving the performance of paraprofessional(s) and volunteer(s) assigned;
• Serve on and participate in professional staff committees/meetings as requested; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification required.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Experience in behavior analysis and intervention preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

 

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; 

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     

 

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.

 

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

 

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