Development Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

This is a 10-month (school year) position paid over 12 months (open for the 2026-2027 school year). Designs for Learning is an educational consulting firm supporting Charter Schools and Non-Profits in the state of Minnesota. Our Special Education team supports over 30 charter schools in the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding areas. We are looking to add another school DAPE teacher to our team for the new school year. Designs for Learning has won the Sloan Award for Workplace Flexibility three years in a row, providing alternative work hours or schedule, work from home options, and travel reimbursement. We offer a full, competitive benefits package. If you are interested in working in a flexible, creative environment, please apply to this posting.

: Provide specially designed physical education instruction and services for pupils with disabilities who have a substantial delay or disorder in physical development.

· MN Educator License in Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education

· Strong instructional strategies skills

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to work in a team environment

Experience teaching Developmental Adaptive Physical Education to special education students in a diverse environment, experience with working in a team environment, able to be flexible with workspace and schedule.

· Provide Developmental Adaptive Physical Education instructional support per student IEP and to support their success in the general curriculum.

· Utilize positive proactive strategies to address student needs.

· Communicate and collaborate in the development of the IEP and evaluation process.

· Communicate and collaborate with staff regarding physical education and gross motor support for students.

· Comply with all due process requirements for Individual Education Plans (IEP) and for conducting and completing Evaluations.

· Developing positive relationships with all students and be an instructional resource for students across cultural differences.

· Maintain effective communication with the Executive Director, Special Education Director, Special Education Coordinator, Special Education teachers, regular education teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents.

· Report on a regular basis to the Executive Director, Special Education Director, Special Education Coordinator regarding the status of the students on their caseload.

· Contribute to the improvement of physical education instruction within the school by communicating strategies, interventions, accommodations and modifications needed for special education students.

· Establish a positive working relationship with school staff including developing communication about students with disabilities.

Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding specific roles and responsibilities.

Designs for Learning provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Designs for Learning complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Designs for Learning expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person