Adapted Physical Education Specialist

Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District • Acton, CA

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About The Position

Under administrative direction of the Director of Special Education, will provide quality adapted physical education services to severely handicapped, orthopedically handicapped, seriously emotionally disturbed, deaf, or communicatively handicapped students ages 18 months to 22 years, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; infusion of physical education across functional, community based curriculum; interagency cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in an appropriate field.
• Appropriate California Teaching Credential.
• Possession of, or qualification for, a California Specialist Credential authorizing service in Adapted function as a member of an educational team.
• Familiarity with a variety of assessment tools and ability to implement varied instructional techniques.
• Strong behavior management, positive discipline skills.
• Ability to work in varied settings with a variety of personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience with disabled children or adults, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience with or willingness to become involved in Special Olympics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and prescribe physical education programs in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Design services, including small and large group instruction, for a range of motor development defects.
• Collaborate with appropriate classroom and support personnel for IEP implementation.
• Record student progress and complete reports as needed.
• Complete community based instructional plan where necessary and appropriate.
• Provide in-service training to classroom staff as appropriate.
• Articulate curriculum between and among student levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time