Anticipated - Adaptive Physical Education Teacher 2024 - 2025 School Year

About the Employer

Our Mission Statement The Marin County Office of Education supports learning and social-emotional growth for all students in Marin County by: • expanding educational equity, • ensuring the fiscal solvency of local school districts, • inspiring educators to use evidence-based instructional practices, • developing positive relationships with other organizations and individuals, and • providing services and programs to supplement and enhance the work of schools in Marin. Our Vision We are committed to supporting MCOE's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Vision Statement:

At the Marin County Office of Education, we commit to being an organization that is inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally proficient. We do this by working together every day to be a welcoming community, where everyone is seen, heard, and supported: • We build relationships based on mutual trust and appreciation, • We recognize and acknowledge each other personally and professionally, • We make a point of learning how everyone's work contributes to MCOE's mission.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provide a thorough assessment and diagnostic for an individualized instructional program. • Develop and implement individualized physical education programs for students with disabilities, considering their specific needs, abilities, and goals. • Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with orthopedic impairments. • Adapt and modify physical education activities, exercises, and equipment to accommodate students with various disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility as appropriate. • Collaborate with other educators, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students. • Maintain effective working relationships with parents, school personnel and other agency staff. • Assess and evaluate student progress in physical education, using a variety of assessment tools and strategies. • Provide guidance and support to classroom teachers and other staff members in implementing adaptive physical education strategies in their classrooms and activities. • Collaborate with parents and caregivers to understand the specific needs and abilities of each student and develop appropriate physical education plans. • Stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and trends in adaptive physical education, and incorporate them into teaching practices. • Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and parent-teacher conferences. • Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress, assessments, and individualized education plans (IEPs). • Ensure the safety and well-being of students during physical education activities, following established protocols and procedures. • Support Unified Sports Events and Special Olympics as needed.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: Credentials: A valid California Teaching Credential with the Adaptive Physical Education Specialist Authorization and Certification authorizing teaching services to orthopedically impaired students.

• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to understand the specific needs and abilities of each student and develop appropriate physical education plans. • Stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and trends in adaptive physical education, and incorporate them into teaching practices. • Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and parent-teacher conferences. • Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress, assessments, and individualized education plans (IEPs). • Ensure the safety and well-being of students during physical education activities, following established protocols and procedures. • Support Unified Sports Events and Special Olympics as needed. Requirements: Credentials: A valid California Teaching Credential with the Adaptive Physical Education Specialist Authorization and Certification authorizing teaching services to orthopedically impaired students. To be considered, apply online at www.edjoin.org and submit the following documents: • Letter of interest • Current resume • Three recent letters of recommendation

Comments and Other Information

Conditions of Employment: Employees are required to submit to a Department of Justice background check and provide proof of freedom from tuberculosis and vaccination for measles.

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