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Adaptive PE Teacher

Melrose Park, IL

$44K - $59K/yr

... all physical activities. * Communicate regularly with families and school teams regarding student progress and needs. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Adapted Physical ...

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Dape Teacher

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

MN teaching license in Adapted Physical Education (or eligible for licensure) * 1+ year teaching ... Designs and implements developmentally appropriate activities that address motor, cognitive, and ...

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Dape Teacher

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

MN teaching license in Adapted Physical Education (or eligible for licensure) * 1+ year teaching ... Designs and implements developmentally appropriate activities that address motor, cognitive, and ...

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Dape Teacher

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

MN teaching license in Adapted Physical Education (or eligible for licensure) * 1+ year teaching ... Designs and implements developmentally appropriate activities that address motor, cognitive, and ...

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How much do contract adapted physical activity jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract adapted physical activity in the United States is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Adapted Physical Activity vs Adapted Physical Education Teacher?

AspectContract Adapted Physical ActivityAdapted Physical Education Teacher
CredentialsCertification in adapted physical activity or related fieldsTeaching certification with adapted physical education endorsement
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, clinics, or private contractsSchool classrooms and gymnasiums
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, sports organizations, private clientsPublic and private schools

Contract Adapted Physical Activity professionals focus on providing tailored physical activity programs outside traditional school settings, often working with clients of all ages. Adapted Physical Education Teachers primarily work within schools to support students with disabilities. Both roles require specialized credentials, but their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in a Contract Adapted Physical Activity role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Contract Adapted Physical Activity often encounter challenges such as adapting physical activity programs to meet the diverse needs of individuals with varying disabilities, working with limited resources, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Addressing these challenges typically involves ongoing professional development, effective collaboration with therapists, educators, and families, and maintaining flexibility in program design. Building strong communication skills and seeking feedback from participants and colleagues can also help ensure activities remain inclusive and effective.

What is a Contract Adapted Physical Activity professional?

A Contract Adapted Physical Activity professional is a specialist who provides physical activity programs tailored to individuals with disabilities or special needs, typically on a contractual or consulting basis. They assess clients' abilities, design customized exercise plans, and support participation in physical activities that promote health, well-being, and social inclusion. These professionals often work in schools, community centers, healthcare facilities, or private practice, collaborating with other educators and therapists to ensure accessibility and safety. Their goal is to help individuals with diverse abilities achieve their physical potential and improve their quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Adapted Physical Activity Specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Adapted Physical Activity Specialist, you need expertise in adapted physical education, knowledge of disability-specific exercise programming, and typically a relevant degree or certification such as CAPE (Certified Adapted Physical Educator). Familiarity with individualized education plan (IEP) software, assessment tools, and adaptive equipment is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and patience are essential for effectively engaging clients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial to designing safe, effective, and inclusive physical activity programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities.
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Adapted Physical Education APE Teacher

Adapted Physical Education APE Teacher

Anchorage School District

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$61K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Anchorage School District rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 576 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher Special Education/Adapted PE Teacher
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY
Date Available:
08/14/2026
Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 185 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919), DOE
The successful candidate will receive an additional 6% increase on their annual salary.
Job Summary
Adapted Physical Education collaborate with regular physical education teachers to ensure that children with disabilities can access and participate in the PE curriculum. Adaptive materials and equipment and a modified curriculum may be used depending on the needs of the student.
This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position's grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.
Job Requirements
The following are required:
  1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education Adaptive Physical Education.

The following are preferred:
  1. Experience working with special education students.
  2. Experience working collaboratively to support the Individual Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.

Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:
  1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
    1. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
  2. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
    1. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment.
    2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
  3. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
  4. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
    1. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
    2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
    3. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
    4. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
    5. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
  5. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
    1. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
    2. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
  6. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
    1. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
    2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
    3. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
    4. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
  7. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
    1. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
  8. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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