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Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional job near me in San Jose, California at Rocketship Public Schools

Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Under the direct supervision of the Adapted Physical Education Specialist, provides regularly scheduled Adapted Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education for students who meet eligibility requirements.

Essential Functions

Based on student need and determined by Associate Director of ISE and Network ISE Team:
Provides instruction that is congruent with goals and objectives listed on the current IEP and/or provided lesson plan.
Implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs
Collaborate with students' school based team members and ISE Network Team to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with school and ISE Network Team members
Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement
Effectively explains instructional procedures in a manner that can be understood by individuals exhibiting a wide variety of communication and cognitive needs.
Organizes materials, equipment, facilities and supplies for classes.
Sets up, installs, maintains, and services equipment, materials and supplies used in classes.
Trains students and others in the safe and proper use of specialized physical education equipment.
Keeps records and tracks data to effectively communicate instructional outcomes.
Serves as a member of the IEP team and conferences with team members when appropriate.
Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with team members.
Apply basic emergency and first aid procedures.
Must possess sufficient strength and stamina in order to safely assist disabled students with walking, lifting and wheelchair transferring
Possession of a valid drivers license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students at various Rocketship campuses.

Qualifications

At least two years of college or passing score on Rocketships Paraprofessional Assessment.
Experience in instructional support services which has included working with the disabled population is desired.
Coursework in special education, adaptive physical education, physical therapy, kinesiology, or a closely related field is desirable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.

$23.05 - $28.05 an hour

Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional in San Jose, California at Rocketship Public Schools

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