Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Classification: Certificated

Job Summary

The Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher shall report directly to the designated program administrator and assume responsibility for planning, directing, and implementing a program of specialized instruction in motor development training for children with various disabling conditions. The APE Teacher provides consultation to staff and parents, as well as individualized and small group services to students with disabilities who are eligible for APE. In addition, the APE teacher may support students through a multi-tiered system of support.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the IEP team with student assessment, individualized instructional plan design, implementation, and progress monitoring for each student.
• Assesses students' school and medical history in relation to present motor functioning and develops recommendations for services based upon interpretation of findings.
• Provides individualized and/or small group instruction as outlined in a student's IEP.
• Assists classroom and/or special education teachers in developing goals, objectives, and enrichment activities pertaining to student motor development.
• Serves as a resource person to other instructional staff who are providing physical education to students not eligible for Adapted Physical Education
• Works closely with parents, teachers, school nurses, administration, physicians, therapists, and other agency personnel in processing students in and out of the Adapted Physical Education program.
• Coordinates the delivery of student services of paraprofessionals and volunteers as appropriate.
• Designs, implements, monitors, and reviews as needed appropriate IEP's for students, and records pupil progress in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive student/program files as required.
• Provides a positive learning environment that stimulates student learning and maintenance skills.
• Maintains professional competency by actively engaging in employer directed in-service activities and other similar opportunities provided to staff.
• Cooperatively engages in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence.
• Effectively communicates with staff, parents, and agencies
• Attends regular and special staff meetings and actively participates as a member of the educational team.
• Responds effectively to the input from and coordinates tasks with district/school personnel as required by assignment.
• Communicate effectively in person and via telephone and other electronic media to individuals and groups of varying sizes.
• Maintain an appropriate personal demeanor during periods of heightened stress created by outside factors not always within the ability of the teacher to control at the time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess and maintain a valid California Credential in one of the following: Single Subject in Physical Education, a Multiple Subject Credential, or an Education Specialist Credential, and a Adapted Physical Education Specialist certificate to teach individuals with exceptional needs. Demonstrate competence in communicating effectively with children and parents, staff members, and representatives of other agencies.
Possess specialized skills, experience, and training in programs that address both fine and gross motor development.

Physical Abilities
There is some degree of physical ability and exertion required of all teaching positions. Over time, the physical demands of any position can change. APE Teachers are expected to: Stand, sit, and/or move about for sustained periods. Move about in non-traditional instructional environments; i.e., areas of the community, outdoors, etc. Report to multiple worksites in a given day or during the work week. Safely move and arrange APE equipment for student use, including moving it from one site to another. Offer physical assistance to students with physical disabilities. Conduct instructional programs within pre-designated break periods and time schedules.

Disaster Service Worker
CA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life, property, and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual citizens. In furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Salary based on Certificated Salary Schedule (185 days)