Special Education - Adapted Physical Education Teacher Open & Promotional
Torrance Unified School DistrictAbout the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Torrance Unified School District
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Directly responsible to the Director of Special Education.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for assessing physical and perceptual motor needs of the student.
2. Responsible for developing and implementing an individualized adaptive physical education program for each K-8 student receiving adaptive Designated Instructed Services.
3. Responsible for providing innovative, creative, and (adapted) remedial physical education for students K-12 who are eligible for those services.
4. Responsible for evaluating, preparing reports, and assisting with admission and dismissal procedures.
5. Responsible for working with instructional aides in meeting the needs of the students receiving services.
6. Responsible for keeping records, required forms and state registers of daily attendance, date of enrollment, and date of leaving class indicating length of time instruction is given to students receiving direct services.
7. Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting inservice meetings for certificated and classified staff members.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge of: Recent instructional trends related to (adaptive) remedial physical education.
2. Education: Possession of a valid regular teaching credential and a valid adaptive physical education emphasis credential.
Additional graduate work in special education and physical education, including coursework in child growth and development, the exceptional child, behavior modification, and practical experience with exceptional children.
3. Experience: Teaching experience at the elementary and secondary level.
4. Other: Interpersonal skills and abilities to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers, staff, and parents.
Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a valid California credential authorizing instruction in Adapted Physical Education. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
**PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (Detailed printout/screenshot of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)
- English Learner Authorization (ELA1, ELAS, ELAE, ELAM, ELAP, CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). One should be from most current employer, if possible)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable))
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a valid California credential authorizing instruction in Adapted Physical Education. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
**PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (Detailed printout/screenshot of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)
- English Learner Authorization (ELA1, ELAS, ELAE, ELAM, ELAP, CLAD)
- Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). One should be from most current employer, if possible)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable))