LA FER I A IN DE PE ND E NT SC H O OL DIS T RI CT
P R OF ESS I ON A L V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T
An Equal Opportunity Employer*
Date: 06/13/2017
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Adaptive PE/Homebound Teacher
Special Education Department
$43,300-$53,085 ($1,000 Special Ed Stipend)
10 Months/187 Days
Position Summary
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area assigned to help them fulfill
their potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to
function successfully in society.
Position Requirements
Education/Certification:
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. Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Valid Texas teaching
certificate with required special education endorsements/certification for
assignments.
At least one-year teaching experience with students with disabilities
preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of guidelines and subject area in curriculum and instruction.
Knowledge of the Physical Education Standards for special needs students.
Knowledge of adaptive physical education techniques for special needs
students. Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee
process and individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and
implementation preferred.
Physical Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping,
bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media
equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Frequent districtwide and
statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to
sun and heat.
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Provides adapted physical education program to student with adaptive P.E. written into their I.E.P.
Assess physical motor needs of students and plans appropriate program.
Evaluates each student’s gross motor progress based upon assessed potential in physical fitness and
physical growth to develop/revise an IEP for students assigned.
Implements an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show
written evidence of preparation as required.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that
reflect understanding of the individual abilities and needs of students.
Works cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed to assist special
education students in general environments with assignments/activities.
Use technology, including assistive technology in teaching/learning process.
Observe the policies and administrative procedures for the education of disabled students.
Gathers proper documentation for students that will be provided services.
Implement the child-centered process for homebound services upon referral of a student on initial
conference with the classroom teacher.
Provide progress reports to the parents, the regular teacher and administrative staff.
Assist the ARD committee and consult with regular and special education teachers to coordinate the home
instruction.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Special Olympics Program for the district.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Application Procedures
District Employees: Submit letter of intent.
Outside Applicants: Apply online through Region One on ONE*APP (include transcripts,
credentials, etc.).
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital
status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The district Title IX Coordinator is
Cynthia Torres, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & Personnel – Administration Office 956-797-8300.