Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (District-Wide)

Sandwich Public Schools

Sandwich (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Sandwich Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled Adaptive Physical Education Teacher to provide district-wide services for students with disabilities from PreK to 22 in Sandwich, MA.

The ideal candidate will hold a Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Physical Education, have a degree in PE, and experience with students with disabilities. Responsibilities include developing IEP-aligned APE goals, evaluating eligibility, and collaborating with families and staff to promote lifelong fitness.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Education from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid Massachusetts Educator Licensure.
  • Experience with students with disabilities and physical limitations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specially designed instruction in physical education based on IEP goals.
  • Evaluate referred students for eligibility.
  • Prepare written evaluation reports describing strengths, needs, performance, and recommendations.
  • Develop and implement therapy plans for eligible students.
  • Participate on IEP Teams with data and recommendations for motor needs.
  • Develop and implement APE goals aligned with student needs.
  • Consult with staff and parents on student progress.
  • Address motor development, fitness, coordination, balance, mobility, endurance, strength, recreation.
  • Support lifelong health, wellness, fitness, recreation.
  • Monitor and report progress toward IEP goals.
  • Maintain service delivery, assessment, progress monitoring, and documentation records.

Skills

Physical Education
Massachusetts Educator Licensure
Experience with students with disabil

Education

Degree in Physical Education

Job description

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (District-Wide)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890766

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Sandwich Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative APE to provide district-wide services to students with disabilities across PreK- 22.

Requirements:

  • Hold a degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Education.
  • Holds a valid Massachusetts Educator Licensure
  • Experience working with, and knowledge of, students with disabilities and physical limitations.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Provide specially designed instruction in physical education based on individual student needs and IEP goals.
  • Evaluate all referred students for eligibility.
  • Prepare written evaluation reports that clearly describe student strengths, needs, performance, and recommendations.
  • Develop and implement therapy plans for all eligible students.
  • Participate as a member of IEP Teams and contribute relevant data and recommendations regarding physical education and motor needs.
  • Develop and implement APE goals and objectives aligned with individual student needs.
  • Consult with school personnel and parents/guardians on student progress regarding APE.
  • Address individual student needs related to motor development, physical fitness, coordination, balance, mobility, endurance, strength, recreation, and participation in lifelong physical activity.
  • Support students in developing skills that promote lifelong health, wellness, fitness, leisure, and recreation.
  • Monitor and report student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
  • Maintain accurate service delivery, assessment, progress monitoring, and documentation records.

COMPENSATION: Per theCollective Bargaining Agreement located on theSandwich website .

Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Jennifer Healy , Director of Pupil Services
  • Central Office8
  • Phone: 5088881054
  • Email: jhealy@sandwich.k12.ma.us
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