Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Teacher believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What you’ll need to accomplish:

• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Continuously builds professional knowledge
• Collaborates and coordinates directly with both Inclusion Specialists and PE teachers regularly at PUC School sites
• Organizes support provision systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning during services or in class when providing push in
• Provides APE services to each student as prescribed in the IEP
• Develops and maintains APE PLPs and goals for IEPs
• Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided time frames , including progress monitoring inputs 4x/year
• Tracks provision of APE services according to guidance weekly, by end of day Friday each week
• Conducts required evaluations for Initial and Triennial IEPs relating to motor abilities and APE needs
• Participates in all IEP Team meetings for students requiring or transitioning out of APE services
• Builds strong relationships with students and parents
• Communicates with parents/guardians as needed
• Identifies student's areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
• Participates in monthly meetings/development with PUC Department of Special Education (“PUC Special Education Support Team”)
• Works with Director of Inclusion and Special Education to develop and grow the APE offerings and programs across PUC Schools
• Performs disseminated leadership duties
• Attends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school year
• Demonstrates support and knowledge of schools’ goals and mission
• Detail oriented when tracking students' attendance, progress, etc.
• Works with the Director of Inclusion & Special Education to ensure methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
• Attends and participates in org-based meetings and activities
• Regular attendance, dependability and, punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
• Perform other duties as assigned 

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in subject matter field or Education is strongly preferred
• Possess a valid California Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential and a valid prerequisite teaching credential (Special Education Credential, Single Subject Physical Education Credential or Multiple Subject Credential)

Experience:

• Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ability to learn Welligent
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data, adapt and modify as required
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • For Teacher STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $65,000 - $115,669