Developmental Adapted Physical Education (Dape) Teacher - Long-Term Substitute 2024-25

POSITION AVAILABLE: Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Teacher - long term substitute

POSITION LOCATION: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement at the ELC-Windom and ELC-Pipestone.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides special education instruction for students that includes development of physical fitness, motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, dance, individual and group games, and sports. Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) is specifically designed physical education instruction and services for pupils with disabilities who have a substantial delay or disorder in physical development.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree with licensure in K-12 Developmental Adaptive Physical Education from Minnesota Department of Education. Teacher will provide physical education services to students in a self-contained setting, collaborating with paraprofessionals and member school district staff.

CONTRACT/SALARY: Long-term substitute DAPE Teacher position working approximately 60 days beginning 9/3/2024. Salary depending upon education, qualifications, abilities and experience.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6473 or kari.bailey@swwc.org

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Cassandra Gohman at 320-231-5184, ext. 2313 or cassandra.gohman@swwc.org .

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC? The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support.

Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.

To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.