Atlantis Academy·Pittsburg, California
The Adaptive Physical Educator will deliver designated physical education services aligned with student IEPs and develop individualized schedules to meet specific learning goals. They are responsible for documenting student progress through rigorous data collection and collaborating with instructional teams to facilitate transitions.
$80,000 - $90,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
Concord, CA [https://www.spectrumschools.com/location/valley/] | Pittsburg, CA [https://www.spectrumschools.com/location/delta/]
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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs [https://careers.chancelight.com/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.
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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
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Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess or be in the process of obtaining an adaptive physical education credential. Prior experience in special education, knowledge of IEP compliance, and proficiency in behavioral intervention strategies are required.
Market context
California adaptive physical education roles typically seek educators who can support students with disabilities, manage IEP compliance, and apply behavioral intervention strategies; candidates with relevant special education experience may be better positioned in a competitive hiring market. This opportunity lists an $80,000–$90,000 annual salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and medical, dental, vision, holiday, and paid-time-off benefits. Review the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then confirm credential eligibility before applying.