Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional
Quick answer
Rocketship Public Schools is hiring an in-office Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional to provide specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities across their network of campuses with compensation commensurate with experience.
- Role
- Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional
- Organization
- Rocketship Public Schools
- Location
- Various Rocketship Public Schools campuses
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Rocketship Public Schools is seeking an Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional to support students with special education needs. The role involves providing individualized instruction, implementing behavior management strategies, and maintaining specialized equipment under the supervision of an Adapted Physical Education Specialist. The position requires travel between various school campuses to assist students with physical education goals as outlined in their IEPs.
What you'll do
- Provide individual and small group instruction based on student IEP goals.
- Implement behavior management strategies to support student engagement.
- Collaborate with school teams and the ISE Network to assess student progress.
- Organize, maintain, and train students on specialized physical education equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and data regarding student instructional outcomes.
- Assist students with physical activities, including walking, lifting, and wheelchair transferring.
What it takes
- Minimum of two years of college or passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment.
- Prior experience in instructional support services for the disabled population.
- Coursework in special education, adaptive physical education, or kinesiology is desirable.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between school sites.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with student mobility.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position that requires travel between various Rocketship Public Schools campuses to work directly with students.
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Candidates must have at least two years of college or pass the internal Paraprofessional Assessment and possess a valid driver's license for site-to-site travel.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation for the Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What is the primary responsibility of this role?
The primary responsibility is to provide regularly scheduled adapted physical education instruction and support to students with special needs under the supervision of a specialist.
How to apply
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