Adaptive Physical Education Specialist

Crystal Springs Inc; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Springs Inc. seeks an Adaptive Physical Education professional to lead and coordinate student assessments, fitness planning, and individualized AE programs. The role includes supervising A.P.E.

aides, managing pool-area activities, and collaborating with residential and recreation staff to ensure high-quality services. You will maintain accurate progress records, provide training and inservice sessions, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings while meeting EEC/DESE requirements for

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments/evaluations including goal and individualized fitness program development for each student.
• Perform individual and/or group adaptive physical education treatment sessions in accordance with the Curriculum Frameworks.
• Provide creative input for departmental growth and development to supervisor.
• Keep accurate records of each individual student's progress.
• Oversee the pool area and aquatic sessions and consult with maintenance department as needed.
• Provide consultative service to the residential and/or recreation staff.
• Provide inservice as needed.
• Recommend and obtain appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Supervise and provide direction for A.P.E. Aides as related to A.P.E. department; including overseeing and insuring proper training (behavior plans, Supportive and Protective Device Plan, etc.).
• Consistently model expectations and exercise responsibilities in such a way as to reinforce the philosophy of care, regulations, program policies and procedures including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices.
• Provide training to the A.P.E. Aides, including the Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS testing.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Meet EEC/DESE requirements for inservice including related total hours (24 hours per year)

Job description

• Complete assessments/evaluations including goal and individualized fitness program development for each student;
• Perform individual and/or group adaptive physical education treatment sessions in accordance with the Curriculum Frameworks;
• Provide creative input for departmental growth and development to supervisor;
• Keep accurate records of each individual student's progress;
• Oversee the pool area and aquatic sessions and consult with maintenance department as needed;
• Provide consultative service to the residential and/or recreation staff;
• Provide inservice as needed;
• Recommend and obtain appropriate adaptive equipment;
• Supervise and provide direction for A.P.E. Aides as related to A.P.E. department; including overseeing and insuring proper training (behavior plans, Supportive and Protective Device Plan, etc.);
• Consistently model expectations and exercise responsibilities in such a way as to reinforce the philosophy of care, regulations, program policies and procedures including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices.
• Provide training to the A.P.E. Aides, including the Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS testing;
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested;
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings;
• Meet EEC/DESE requirements for inservice including related total hours (24 hours per year)