Adaptive Physical Educator → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

🟢 Starting Salary:  $80,000 - $90,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! 🏫 Environment:  Special Education Program, Grades K-12 📍 Program Locations:  Concord, CA  |  Pittsburg, CA

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Adaptive Physical Educator to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel at delivering high-impact physical education services, translating goals into action, and tracking progress with precision—while staying flexible, upbeat, and relentlessly student-focused — We Should Talk! 📲

As an Adaptive Physical Educator you will accelerate the outcomes of students in Grades K-12 by delivering designated physical education services aligned to each learner’s individualized education plan (IEP) — on time, on schedule, and to standard. This role elevates instruction through evidence-based curriculum and community-based learning consistent with IEP intent; builds individualized schedules that advance service goals; and documents progress with rigorous, data-driven reporting.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Implementing designated services as detailed in each student’s IEP/ITP, meeting required weekly minutes within the specified service windows.

• Developing and implementing standards-aligned, evidence-based curriculum consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP/ITP, including on-site and community-based instruction as monitored by the supervisor.

• Developing and implementing individualized schedules that directly address each student’s IEP/ITP goals related to designated services.

• Consulting with the supervisor regarding student progress and the implementation of the IEP/ITP/PBIP, and supporting transition planning for mainstreaming/inclusion or post-secondary/adult program pathways.

• Conducting ongoing evaluations of student needs; compiling IEPs/ITPs and Progress Reports; and reporting data to the supervisor, parent/caregiver, and district representative.

• Recording and maintaining accurate, timely data within student programs, classroom records, and assigned data systems.

• Assisting teachers and classroom staff in implementing related-service curriculum by modeling best practices and preparing materials.

• Participating in IEP meetings as requested; presenting proposed goals and current levels using data-based evidence; and fielding goal-related questions.

• Providing direct services through collaborative consultation with instructional and clinical teams.

• Preparing individualized materials and adaptive equipment to maximize student access and engagement.

• Facilitating student transitions to the least restrictive environment through coordinated planning and skill generalization.

• Completing all required basic competency training and courses, including Supervision Training and other compliance modules.

• Completing all staff development necessary to maintain the credentials required for this position.

• Observing and training staff to implement related-service goals consistently across the school day.

• Assisting and mentoring classroom staff at the supervisor’s request while meeting all ongoing credentialing and professional development requirements.

• Attending required meetings, including supervision sessions, all-staff meetings, annual planning, and action-team forums.

• Adhering to organizational communication guidelines by using objective, professional language (NORMS) with colleagues and all stakeholders.

• Giving and receiving feedback professionally—prioritizing appropriate timing, setting, confidentiality, and data-based rationale.

• Adhering to ChanceLight and Spectrum Center policies, procedures, and protocols without exception.

• Performing additional duties as assigned to support high-quality, student-centered services.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely