Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

East Longmeadow Public Schools; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

East Longmeadow Public Schools is seeking an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to provide specialized PE instruction to students with disabilities whose needs are not met by the general program.

The role involves developing individualized PE plans aligned with IEPs, collaborating with general PE and special education staff, and promoting inclusive participation in school activities. Immediate start for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure as a Physical Education Teacher PreK-8 and 5-12 or eligibility for appropriate licensure.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' motor skills, physical abilities, and functional performance to determine eligibility for adaptive physical education services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized adaptive physical education goals and objectives aligned with students' IEPs.
• Provide direct instruction in individual and small-group settings using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with general physical education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families to support student participation and inclusion.
• Participate as a member of the IEP Team, including conducting evaluations, preparing reports, and documenting student progress.
• Modify equipment, activities, and environments to ensure safe and meaningful participation in physical education and school-based physical activities.
• Maintain accurate records, progress monitoring data, and required documentation in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence and physical well-being.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or building administrator.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880715

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Role:

The Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (APE) Teacher provides specifically designed physical education instruction to students with disabilities whose needs cannot be appropriately met through the general physical education program. The APE teacher develops and implements individualized physical education programs that promote motor development, physical fitness, movement skills, social interaction, and lifelong participation in physical activity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess students' motor skills, physical abilities, and functional performance to determine eligibility for adaptive physical education services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized adaptive physical education goals and objectives aligned with students' IEPs.
• Provide direct instruction in individual and small-group settings using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with general physical education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families to support student participation and inclusion.
• Participate as a member of the IEP Team, including conducting evaluations, preparing reports, and documenting student progress.
• Modify equipment, activities, and environments to ensure safe and meaningful participation in physical education and school-based physical activities.
• Maintain accurate records, progress monitoring data, and required documentation in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence and physical well-being.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or building administrator.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure as a Physical Education Teacher PreK-8 and 5-12 or eligibility for appropriate licensure.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities is preferred.

Salary:Per Unit A Contract $54,500-$100,580 Depending on degree

ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Longmeadow School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to Section 100F, Section 100G, Section 100H or Section 100K of Chapter 276 of the General Laws may answer 'no record' to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions.

Job Requirements

• All applications are to be submitted online.
• No hiring is conducted until the results of a CORI and a state mandated fingerprint background checks are successfully completed.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jenny Sullivan , Director of Student Services
• EL Schools Central Office
• 180 Maple Street
• East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]