# Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional

**Company**: Rocketship Public Schools
**Location**: San Jose, CA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: Full-time
**Salary**: USD 23.05-28.05 per-hour-wage

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## Description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We are seeking an Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional to provide regularly scheduled Adapted Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education for students who meet eligibility requirements.

## Essential Functions

The Adapted Physical Education Paraprofessional will:

- Provide instruction that aligns with goals and objectives listed on the current IEP and/or provided lesson plan.

- Implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs.

- Collaborate with students' school-based team members and ISE Network Team to assess student progress towards goals.

- Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction.

- Explain instructional procedures in a manner understandable by individuals with varying communication and cognitive needs.

- Organize materials, equipment, facilities, and supplies for classes.

- Set up, install, maintain, and service equipment, materials, and supplies used in classes.

- Train students and others in the safe and proper use of specialized physical education equipment.

- Keep records and track data to effectively communicate instructional outcomes.

- Serve as a member of the IEP team and confer with team members when appropriate.

- Establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with team members.

- Apply basic emergency and first aid procedures.

- Possess sufficient strength and stamina to safely assist disabled students with walking, lifting, and wheelchair transferring.

- Possess a valid driver's license and be willing to provide own transportation to work with students at various Rocketship campuses.

## Qualifications

- At least two years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment.

- Experience in instructional support services, particularly working with the disabled population, is desired.

- Coursework in special education, adaptive physical education, physical therapy, kinesiology, or a closely related field is desirable.

## Skills

### Required
- Adapted Physical Education
- Special Education
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Support

### Nice to have
- Experience working with disabled population
- Coursework in special education or related field

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