Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Unterseen

Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher JobID: 6606

Position Type: Special Education

Date Posted: 4/29/2026

Location: District Wide

Date Available: 26/27 SY

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. The goals of this position are to coordinate a modified physical education program that will teach students who require additional support and are unable to access the general education setting and/or curriculum. The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher uses specialized instructional methodologies to meet the individual needs of students with severe disabilities in a small and/or large group environment.

Assigned Responsibilities

Provide consultation and direct services in Adaptive Physical Education techniques

Design programs to meet individual student needs in physical fitness, gross motor skills, and perceptual motor skills, as specified on the IEP

Participate in the IEP process from referral to implementation, including assessments, report writing, IEP meetings, and development of goals and objectives

Evaluate and monitor student progress

Maintain accurate written records of progress, goals, and objectives, attendance, and parent contacts

Stay current on recent research, trends, and development in Adaptive Physical Education

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Write evaluation reports and share them with school-based teams and caregivers

Develop and deliver IEP goals, accommodations, and services in collaboration with the team to support students' growth and development in physical education

Collect data to document students' progress and performance toward their goals

Select, prepare, create, and modify lesson plans and instructional materials to meet individual student Adaptive Physical Education needs

Attend all meetings and trainings as requested

Maintain student confidentiality

Comply with timelines, laws, and regulations as they relate to district, state, and federal policies and procedures

Position Requirements

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

Physical Education Endorsement

Approval of Adapted Physical Education (PPE)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Physical/Mental Requirements

Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, effective interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking and lifting equipment and materials

High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentiality

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