Anticipated Adaptive Physical Education Teacher/Exceptional Learner Academy

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is seeking an Adapted Physical Education teacher to identify students needing services, conduct assessments, and develop IEPs. The role includes direct and consultative PE services and timely completion of IEPs, progress reports, and billing paperwork.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Education with DESE licensure in PE or Adapted PE preferred, plus at least five years of teaching experience, especially with children with special needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Education required or equivalent.
• DESE licensure in Adapted Physical Education preferred; DESE licensure in Physical Education required.
• Minimum five years of teaching experience.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred; strong assessment and IEP development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify children who require Adapted Physical Education in Springfield Public Schools.
• Screen, assess, and develop assessment reports and IEPs for eligible children.
• Provide direct and consultative Adapted Physical Education services to students with IEPs.
• Complete all required paperwork promptly (IEPs, meetings, progress reports, billing, and department records).

Skills

IEP development

Special needs experience

Time management

Bilingual skills

Assessment & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Education

DESE Adapted Physical Education license (preferred)

DESE Physical Education license

Job description

• Identification of children who require Adapted Physical Education in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Screening, assessment and development of assessment reports and Individualized Educational Plans for children qualifying for adapted physical education services.
• Provide direct and consultation adapted physical education services to students who have Individual Education Plans which require these services.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including but not limited to documentation required for IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.

Duties

• Identification of children who require Adapted Physical Education in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Screening, assessment and development of assessment reports and Individualized Educational Plans for children qualifying for adapted physical education services.
• Provide direct and consultation adapted physical education services to students who have Individual Education Plans which require these services.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including but not limited to documentation required for IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Education. DESE license Adapted Physical Education preferred; DESE license in Physical Education.
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Experience in assessment and development of high quality Individualized Educational Plans preferred. Demonstrated ability to meet timelines. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]