Empowering Adaptive PE Instructor

Linden Oaks; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time salaried position

School calendar: 205 days per year

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Linden Oaks is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Instructor to support students with disabilities on a school-based schedule in Buena Park, CA. You will design individualized movement activities, adapt equipment, and monitor progress within IEP goals.

This full-time role requires a California credential for Adapted Physical Education, strong collaboration with teachers and families, and a commitment to inclusive education. The position offers a structured calendar and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Adapted Physical Education or related field; master's preferred.
• California teaching credential or authorization for Adapted Physical Education as required by regulations.
• Knowledge of adapted physical education, motor development, IEP process, and special education requirements.
• Ability to assess student needs and translate findings into meaningful goals, adaptations, and instructional strategies.
• Strong organization, documentation, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• At least one year of related experience and experience supporting students with diverse disabilities; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group adapted physical education instruction aligned with student IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop engaging lesson plans supporting motor development, physical fitness, coordination, independence, and participation.
• Adapt activities, equipment, instructional strategies, and environments to meet diverse student abilities and support needs.
• Conduct assessments related to motor development, functional movement, physical education, and student participation.
• Develop measurable APE goals, monitor student progress, and prepare timely assessment and progress reports.
• Participate in IEP and student-support meetings as the adapted physical education specialist.
• Collaborate with educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, families, and school district personnel.
• Promote student inclusion in school-wide physical education, recreation, movement-based activities, and events.
• Maintain safe, structured, inclusive learning environments and properly maintained APE equipment and resources.
• Provide consultation and guidance to support staff and share strategies to generalize movement and participation skills across environments.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adapted Physical Education

Kinesiology/Physical Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Linden Oaks is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Instructor to support students with disabilities on a school-based schedule in Buena Park, CA. You will design individualized movement activities, adapt equipment, and monitor progress within IEP goals.

This full-time role requires a California credential for Adapted Physical Education, strong collaboration with teachers and families, and a commitment to inclusive education. The position offers a structured calendar and growth opportunities.