at Amergis in Prospect Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
.3 FTE The Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher is an educationally trained professional who is able to assess individual students and develop, adapt, and implement specialized physical education programs in the motor domain.
For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Supporting the High school and Middle school (potentially also elementary). Days and times are dependent on building needs. High School is in morning, and middle school is in PM.
- Develop Individual Educational Programs for students with varying functioning levels.
- Develop long and short-term learning goals and objectives according to program guidelines and the IEP.
- Conduct daily classroom activities reflecting IEP goals and objectives.
- Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to execute appropriate curriculum.
- Maintain appropriate student behavior control.
- Maintain a productive classroom environment.
- Establish an instructional pace consistent with students’ learning process.
- Monitor student performance and progress, adjusting instruction as necessary.
- Compile and maintain necessary records and progress notes.
- Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain orderliness and safety of instructional areas.
- Conduct parent conferences as necessary.
- Plan and supervise the functions of teacher aides/assistants.
- Facilitate extra-curricular physical education programs.
- Develop physical education curriculum appropriate to exceptional needs of students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional Educator’s License (PEL) endorsed for Physical Education.
- Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in areas of exceptionality served by program preferred.
- Multiple licenses preferred.
- Coursework in adaptive PE preferred.
- Experience working with special needs students in group situations and/or classroom environment preferred.
- Ability to visually and auditorily monitor student performance and behavior.
- Ability to model good language and vocabulary.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | General Education Teacher | General Education Teacher School
Job Type: Contract – Full Time
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0416
Contract Duration: 43
Pay Rate: $1722 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-07-09T16:32:09
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