Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (APE)

Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (APE) West Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time $51,713 - $96,819 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Bachelor's degree in physical education Professional collaboration in IEP development Working with individuals with disabilities Teaching Certification Adaptive Physical Education Mid-level Change management Bachelor's degree Physical Education Professional Educator License Working with students with special education needs Conducting fitness assessments Teaching physical education Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Escalation handling Full Job Description 2026-2027 The APE Teacher will provide direct and consultative adaptive physical education instruction to students with disabilities, as specified in their Section 504 plans, individual educational programs (IEP).In addition, the APE Teacher will evaluate and assess motor competency, physical fitness, play recreation, leisure, and sports skills. The APE Teacher will collaborate with the educational teams to develop, support and implement appropriate physical education programs that meet the unique needs of each student. This is a 184-day school year position.

As part of our team, you provide direct instruction in the Collaborative setting, either in group or 1:1, varying educational environments which may or may not be ideal for either teaching or learning. In a manner consistent with the students

IEP, 504

Plan, behavioral intervention plan, and other documents that direct the appropriate teaching style for students. Develops appropriate measurable IEP, objectives, an accommodations as a member of the IEP or 504 Team. .

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or higher in physical education, health, or a related field from an accredited institution.

A valid Massachusetts educator license in grades PreK-8 and 5-12 with an endorsement in Physical Education for Students with Disabilities.

Experience in the development and implementation of programs to support students with disabilities.

Experience in high level and complex problem solving; building leadership capacity; managing and contributing to large scale organizational change.

Must be trained or willing to be trained in escalation and physical restraint techniques utilized by LPVEC.