Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Physical Education

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                      Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Physical Education

CLASSIFICATION:         Professional

REPORTS TO:                Center Based Program Principal

SUPERVISES or DIRECTS:  Instructional Assistant(s)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:

This position is a 201 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services

SALARY RANGE:

This position is on the Centerbased Professional union scale, $56779.00-$86480.00 on the BA lane. Lanes for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60 available.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

Teachers provide direct instructional programming for students, manage adaptive physical education activities, manage student behaviors, integrate adaptive physical education instruction with other therapeutic services and supervise classroom instructional assistant(s).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Knowledge and application of adaptive physical education theory.
2. Evaluate and consult with administration to order materials and equipment needed to provide quality programming.
3. Develops daily instructional plans to remedy deficits determined by assessment.
4. Maintains accurate and legally adequate data keeping systems and student records.
5. Performs physical assessment of students.
6. Knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics, neurology, motor development sequences and characteristics
7. Writing behavioral objectives
8. Manages overall adaptive physical education activities.
9. Makes referrals for other specialized therapeutic and support services.
10. Directs assigned instructional assistants; provides training and support and schedules their activities.
11. Remains alert to signs of health, behavior or other problems potentially injurious or detrimental to the students.
12. Attends meetings and conferences as required.
13. Maintains a positive relationship with parents, guardians and other caregivers.
14. Implements positive behavior supports within the classroom.
15. Upholds the Code of Conduct for MAISD center-based staff.
16.  Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or greater, with certification in special education and endorsement in physical education (MC, MB, or MX)
2. Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
3. A working knowledge of current practices and trends in the education of developmentally disabled students.
4. An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of 60+ clock hours directed field experience in adapted physical education
2. A working knowledge of the dynamics of human learning and communications development.
3. Some practical experience in vocational training.
4. Valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

There are frequent requirements to lift, hold and move moderate to heavy weights (students) and to control outbursts of physical behavior in the classroom setting. Must pass a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray before an unconditional offer of employment can be made.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 Most work is accomplished in a gymnasium or classroom or specialized service areas across multiple buildings.

EVALUATION:

All other teachers are evaluated according to Michigan law, Board policy, and the current bargained agreement.

CREDENTIALS, SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE,

EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Planning/Organizational Skills – Teachers must plan and organize their daily classroom activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.
2. Decision Making Abilities – Teachers must make frequent decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc. on a daily basis.  Although support is always available, good decision making is important.
3. Interpersonal Skills –It is vital that teachers interact well and maintain rapport with parents and other caregivers, agency personnel and instructional assistants.
4. Supervisory Skills – Classroom teachers must direct the efforts of instructional assistants to achieve an integrated and effective instructional environment.  Good supervisory skills are vital to this endeavor.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Advancement is possible to available positions within the Special Education department, with appropriate credentials and experience.

WORK LOCATION(S):

Most work is performed in Wesley School or Transition at Craig Campus or at community-based instructional sites.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Travel to and from local instructional sites and to meetings and conferences throughout the state is required.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.