Adapted PE Teacher

Starting Pay Range

Depending on experience

Job Description:

General Summary:  

The Adapted PE Teacher will provide services to students with disabilities who cannot participate without support in the general physical education classes consistent with the students individualized education plan.

The areas of services needed are: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim Hills, Compton, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Glendale, La Habra, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Upland, Westminster and Yorba Linda.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Provide adapted physical education instruction to meet student needs and goals as specified on the IEP.  In physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, and sports and games achievement
• Provide individualized assessment and instruction in neuromotor development, gross motor skills and abilities, physical fitness, games and sports, and other recreation and leisure activities
• Provide consultation and training to parents and staff regarding adapted physical education techniques
• Document student progress and present levels of performance by standardized, formal, curriculum-based, anecdotal and/or teacher made assessments
• Seek technical assistance and consultation as needed from colleagues, program support specialists, and Special Education Leadership Team
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of student
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
• Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential in Adapted Physical Education

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.