Student Support - Adapted Physical Education

iLEAD California Charters

Castaic, CA 91384, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Student Support - Adapted Physical Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/ Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

The Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Facilitator will work closely with the IEP Teams to help support and strategize in providing individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling conditions.
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

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

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.