Anticipated Adaptive Physical Education Teacher/Exceptional Learner Academy

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a qualified Adapted Physical Education educator to identify students needing services, conduct screenings and develop IEPs, and deliver direct and consultative services. The role requires a degree in Physical Education and relevant licensure, with experience in special needs education and strong organizational skills.

Strong bilingual abilities are preferred. The district emphasizes equity, professional development, and collaborative planning to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Education.
• DESE license in Adapted Physical Education preferred; DESE license in Physical Education.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Experience in assessment and development of IEPs preferred; strong timelines and organization.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify students who require Adapted Physical Education in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Screen, assess, and develop assessment reports and IEPs for children qualifying for adapted P.E.
• Provide direct and consult adapted physical education services to students with IEPs.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Education

DESE license in Adapted Physical Education (preferred)

DESE license in Physical Education

Job description

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.

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].

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]