Adapted Physical Education Specialist - Pacifica, CA (Part-time) at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/2/2023
Contact
Brittany Duffy
615-241-8148
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
DOE
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, where we have been dedicated to serving students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders for over 30 years. As a vital part of ChanceLight® Behavioral Health & Education, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health and education solutions for children and young adults, Spectrum Center is committed to changing the lives of children by providing them with the opportunity to create successful, independent futures.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The APE Specialist will provide education instruction resulting in greater independence for students with challenging behaviors and identified adaptive physical education needs. Duties include writing Individualized Education Plans, developing adaptive physical education programs, delivering instruction and reporting on student progress. Position details: MANDATORY CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION IN ADAPTIVE P.E. or California PE Teacher eligible for a waiver. Familiarity with a variety of adaptive physical education assessment tools and equipment. Two years classroom experience working with individuals with severe disabilities and three years experience with person with challenging behaviors in a behavioral training program preferred. Experience with data guided instruction in a collaborative service delivery model.

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The APE Specialist will provide education instruction resulting in greater independence for students with challenging behaviors and identified adaptive physical education needs.  Duties include writing Individualized Education Plans, developing adaptive physical education programs, delivering instruction and reporting on student progress. 

Position details:

  • MANDATORY CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION IN ADAPTIVE P.E. or California PE Teacher eligible for a waiver.
  • Familiarity with a variety of adaptive physical education assessment tools and equipment.
  • Two years classroom experience working with individuals with severe disabilities and three years experience with person with challenging behaviors in a behavioral training program preferred.
  • Experience with data guided instruction in a collaborative service delivery model.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Meet professional APE education requirements of the state Knowledge of relevant technology Skills in working with students with diverse needs Mandatory California certification in Adaptive PE or California PE Teacher eligible for a waiver.

Requirements / Qualifications

Meet professional APE education requirements of the state Knowledge of relevant technology Skills in working with students with diverse needs Mandatory California certification in Adaptive PE or California PE Teacher eligible for a waiver.