A valid California Specialist, Adaptive Physical Education Credential, and a Bachelor’s degree

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in teaching gross motor, perceptual motor and sensory motor development; knowledge of and ability to provide instruction to physically handicapped, communicatively handicapped, and severely handicapped populations; ability to communicate successfully with parents and staff; exhibits the ability to diagnose, assess, prescribe and evaluate the motor needs of individual pupils.

Provides regularly scheduled Adaptive Physical Education for students enrolled in special education classes (i.e. severely handicapped, communicatively handicapped, physically handicapped, etc.). Identification and ongoing assessment of physical and perceptual motor needs; develops and writes individualized educational programs according to each student's needs; evaluates students' growth through review on a consistent basis; modifies the IEP as needed; consults with teachers, on request, regarding issues related to regular physical education, modified or Specially Designed Physical Education instruction; provides instruction that is congruent with goals and objectives listed on current IEP; serves as a member of the IEP team and conferences with parents when appropriate; maintains current knowledge of recent instructional trends related to Adaptive Physical Education, (i.e. course work, conferences, and workshops); provides innovative and creative programs that develop self-esteem through successful participation leading to physical independence; coordinates special games and/or special Olympics for students, staff, and/or parents; maintains student attendance records; maintains current inventory of APE meetings as scheduled.