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Job Description

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-2059.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Adapted Physical Education Specialists”.

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Tasks for “Certified Adaptive Physical Educator”

Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.

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