Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Title : Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Reports To : Program Administrators

Location of Work :

Bert Goens Learning Center

705 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence MI 49064

Start Date : December 8 2025

Total Days : 187 days

Job Goals :

The primary goal of the Adapted Physical Education Teacher is to provide standards-based instruction in adapted physical education to ensure that each student makes progress toward individual stated goals for both center-based programs (Learning Center & Maple Creek Education Center).

Qualifications : Education :

Masters degree (M.A.) in Adapted Physical Education; Lifeguard Certification; First Aid and CPR Certification or willingness to complete the certifications.

Certification :

K-12 Physical Education Certification; (SP) Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

OR

K-12 Physical Education (MB) with willingness to complete the (SP) Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

Skills :

• General professional skills including a willingness to :
• Make child-centered decisions.
• Assume positive intentions when working with others.
• Adhere to federal state and VBISD policies and procedures.
• Model VBISD guidelines : Respect Integrity Compassion and Excellence.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
• Seek ongoing professional learning and accept feedback in a professional way.
• Perform additional tasks responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.

Essential Job Functions :

Terms of Employment : As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Sports Coaching,Physical Education,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Physiology Knowledge,Special Education,Special Needs,Teaching,Cordova

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1