RI Adaptive PE Teacher (2026-27)

The role

The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher provides specially designed physical education instruction and support services to students with disabilities. You will develop and implement individualized programming to improve motor skills, physical fitness, and participation in educational activities.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, and deliver adaptive physical education instruction aligned with student IEP goals and Rhode Island standards.
• Assess student motor skills, physical abilities, mobility, coordination, and adaptive needs.
• Develop and implement individualized adaptive physical education programs and accommodations.
• Adapt instructional materials, equipment, activities, and environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school personnel.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and eligibility meetings.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, progress reports, and assessment data.
• Utilize instructional strategies, technology, and evidence-based practices.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, culturally responsive, and inclusive environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Valid Rhode Island certification in 11513 All Grades Health/PE/Adapted PE, Gr. PK-12.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adaptive physical education practices, disabilities, motor development, and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of Rhode Island Department of Education regulations, IDEA, and special education procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Adaptive Physical Education endorsement or specialized training.
• Experience working with students with developmental, intellectual, physical, sensory, and emotional disabilities.
• Experience in urban education and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills valued.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match

About the company

Achievement First is an organization that values diversity and aims to build a more just and equitable world through education.