Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: PUC Schools Central Office - Burbank, CA 91504Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $115,669.00 SalaryJob Shift: 10 MonthJob Category: Certificated - TeachersOrganization 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 
QualificationsWhat 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