ETS, Teacher Adaptive Physical Ed, CRLS

About the role

The Health, Physical Education, and Wellness (H/PE) Department seeks a passionate and skilled Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to join our team. This position reports to both the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education and the building principal or Upper School Head.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS), SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework.
• Apply department-approved strategies to support the physical skill development of students with disabilities and provide specially designed instruction in both inclusive and separate physical education settings.
• Collaborate closely with general education, special education, physical education, and related services staff to ensure students with disabilities achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with appropriate coursework in Physical Education and Adaptive Physical Education.
• Successful teaching experience and/or training in Adaptive Physical Education.
• Valid Massachusetts PK–8 Physical Education Certification (required).
• National CAPE certification through the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) organization (strongly preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong ability to deliver physical education and/or special education services to students with disabilities.
• Expertise in explicit instruction related to motor skill development and social-emotional learning.
• Experience developing specialized equipment and setting appropriate goals and objectives to improve students’ motor skills.
• Ability to create, implement, and evaluate individualized education plans in alignment with district and departmental guidelines.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with general educators, physical educators, special educators, and service providers.
• Experience administering and interpreting both formal and informal assessments to guide instruction and IEP goal setting.
• Proficiency in modifying instruction to accommodate students' needs and supporting general education teachers in implementing accommodations.
• Commitment to the successful implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Organizational skills to manage reporting, data collection, inventory, purchasing, and other assigned responsibilities.

Skills

• Expertise in structured, multisensory, and systematic approaches to instruction.
• Ability to mentor and guide instructional aides supporting students in physical education.

Benefits

In alignment with the district’s mission, our department is committed to advancing anti-racism, social justice, and racial equity by partnering with community organizations to support the needs of students, families, and educators of color, promoting inclusiveness, valuing diversity, and developing a culturally responsive curriculum.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and ongoing.