QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify curriculum components to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify equipment to meet the individual needs of students;
Ability to modify environment to meet the individual needs of students;
Knowledge and understanding of a variety of disabilities;
Knowledge and understanding of the IEP process;
Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures;
Knowledge in administering and interpreting gross motor assessments;
Knowledge in child development;
Knowledge in Adapted Physical Education instructional best practices; and
Good written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university preferred in Physical Education; completed undergraduate program in physical education and received a passing grade in a 3-credit Adapted Physical Education or Special Education course OR Bachelor's degree in Special Education and has passed the Physical Education Praxis II; experience working with individuals with disabilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds a Maryland State physical education teaching certificate; National Certification in adapted physical education through the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) program preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.