Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional

Rocketship Public Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in California is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional to provide regularly scheduled adapted PE for students who meet eligibility.

Under supervision, you will implement individual and small group instruction, support the IEP goals, collaborate with school teams, and help maintain safety and data on student progress.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to travel between Rocketship campuses.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or pass Rocketship paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience in instructional support with disabled population is desirable.
• Coursework in special education, adaptive physical education, kinesiology, or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with IEP goals and lesson plans.
• Implement individual and small group instruction for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with school teams to review progress and communicate outcomes.
• Apply behavior management strategies to support engagement.
• Explain procedures clearly to diverse learners.
• Organize and manage class materials and equipment.
• Set up and maintain equipment used in classes.
• Train students and others in safe use of equipment.
• Keep records and track data on instructional outcomes.
• Participate in IEP team conferences and coordinate with colleagues.
• Establish strong working relationships with team members.
• Apply basic emergency and first aid procedures.
• Maintain physical stamina to assist students and transfer mobility.
• Possess a valid driver's license and travel between campuses.

Skills

Communication

Support for students with disabilities

Team collaboration

Education

Two years of college or passing score on paraprofessional assessment

Coursework in special education or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Adapted Physical Education Specialist, provides regularly scheduled Adapted Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education for students who meet eligibility requirements.

Essential Functions

• Based on student need and determined by Associate Director of ISE and Network ISE Team:
• Provides instruction that is congruent with goals and objectives listed on the current IEP and/or provided lesson plan.
• Implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs
• Collaborate with students' school based team members and ISE Network Team to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with school and ISE Network Team members
• Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement
• Effectively explains instructional procedures in a manner that can be understood by individuals exhibiting a wide variety of communication and cognitive needs.
• Organizes materials, equipment, facilities and supplies for classes.
• Sets up, installs, maintains, and services equipment, materials and supplies used in classes.
• Trains students and others in the safe and proper use of specialized physical education equipment.
• Keeps records and tracks data to effectively communicate instructional outcomes.
• Serves as a member of the IEP team and conferences with team members when appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with team members.
• Apply basic emergency and first aid procedures.
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina in order to safely assist disabled students with walking, lifting and wheelchair transferring
• Possession of a valid driver’s license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students at various Rocketship campuses.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college or passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Experience in instructional support services which has included working with the disabled population is desired.
• Coursework in special education, adaptive physical education, physical therapy, kinesiology, or a closely related field is desirable.

$23.05 - $28.05 an hour

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.