2019/2020 - Mission Valley SELPA Special Olympics Coach at Fremont Unified School District
About the Employer
The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) is made up of 44 schools serving preschool-12th grade with approximately 33,000 students in grades TK-12. The District Office hosts twenty-three district level departments that serve the school sites. School sites feature many facility upgrades with vibrant libraries due to the community support of the Measure E bond. With 23 National Merit Scholars in 2021 and a total of 56 California Distinguished Schools/Gold Ribbon Awards, FUSD’s mission is to provide equitable opportunities to Educate, Challenge and Inspire students of all ages, talents and ability levels, while striving to prepare each with the skills required to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world. FUSD is located in the City of Fremont, California, a thriving international community. Residents come from countries across the globe to call Fremont home. FUSD takes pride in its diversity, community, and schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
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Requirements / Qualifications
The Special Olympics Coach will be responsible for working with all three school districts to develop and coordinate 4 Special Olympics Events during the course of the 2019-20 school year. These events will invite participation from current students with disabilities, grades K-12+, in a variety of events (soccer, basketball, track and field) in which teams formally gather and compete. The events are to include participation from peers in the general education programs. Events and dates to be determined with district special education directors. The Special Olympics Coach will coordinate with staff (athletic directors, special day class teachers, APE specialists, and site administration) to prepare students for participation, arrange site logistics, acquire needed equipment, and collaborate with general education students and staff. The Special Olympics Coach will also be responsible for coordinated events geared towards the pre-school population of students with disabilities for all three districts. Other duties may include promoting Special Olympics events throughout all three districts, working with schools on other Special Olympics related outreach and gathering data related to event attendance, scope of programs and other related needs. Prefer candidates with background as Adapted Physical Education Teachers. Special Olympics Coach reports to the SELPA Director.
- Copy of Transcript (From BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required))
- Letter of Introduction (Prepared to the attention of: Sherry Strausbaugh, Director Certificated Personnel, Fremont Unified School District, 4210 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA 94538)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters (within 2 years of application date) from educators, at least one from administrator or supervisor)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy)) OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy))
OR Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy))
Requirements / Qualifications
The Special Olympics Coach will be responsible for working with all three school districts to develop and coordinate 4 Special Olympics Events during the course of the 2019-20 school year. These events will invite participation from current students with disabilities, grades K-12+, in a variety of events (soccer, basketball, track and field) in which teams formally gather and compete. The events are to include participation from peers in the general education programs. Events and dates to be determined with district special education directors. The Special Olympics Coach will coordinate with staff (athletic directors, special day class teachers, APE specialists, and site administration) to prepare students for participation, arrange site logistics, acquire needed equipment, and collaborate with general education students and staff. The Special Olympics Coach will also be responsible for coordinated events geared towards the pre-school population of students with disabilities for all three districts. Other duties may include promoting Special Olympics events throughout all three districts, working with schools on other Special Olympics related outreach and gathering data related to event attendance, scope of programs and other related needs. Prefer candidates with background as Adapted Physical Education Teachers. Special Olympics Coach reports to the SELPA Director.
- Copy of Transcript (From BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required))
- Letter of Introduction (Prepared to the attention of: Sherry Strausbaugh, Director Certificated Personnel, Fremont Unified School District, 4210 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA 94538)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters (within 2 years of application date) from educators, at least one from administrator or supervisor)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy)) OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy))
OR Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Required (Please attach CTC public view of credential status or credential copy))
Comments and Other Information
Fremont Unified School District is located in the City of Fremont, California. This is part of the Bay Area. Located Southeast of San Francisco,
within Alameda County.
The Special Services department and Administrators will contact highly qualified applicants. Candidates should not contact department directly to request employment.
The following employment procedures will be followed:
1. Hiring staff review applications on file of those who possess the appropriate credential for the assignment.
2. Applicants will be contacted for a scheduled interview.
3. Hiring staff will recommend candidates to Human Resources.
4. Human Resources staff will offer contracts after review of applicant's qualifications.
5. Applicants will report to Human Resources to complete employment papers, sign contract, and receive authorization documents to report to work.
Since referral and hiring are done by Human Resources, applicants should not contact the department directly to request employment.
The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Nondiscrimination in Employment:
The Fremont Unified School District Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
Comments and Other Information
Fremont Unified School District is located in the City of Fremont, California. This is part of the Bay Area. Located Southeast of San Francisco,
within Alameda County.
The Special Services department and Administrators will contact highly qualified applicants. Candidates should not contact department directly to request employment.
The following employment procedures will be followed:
1. Hiring staff review applications on file of those who possess the appropriate credential for the assignment.
2. Applicants will be contacted for a scheduled interview.
3. Hiring staff will recommend candidates to Human Resources.
4. Human Resources staff will offer contracts after review of applicant's qualifications.
5. Applicants will report to Human Resources to complete employment papers, sign contract, and receive authorization documents to report to work.
Since referral and hiring are done by Human Resources, applicants should not contact the department directly to request employment.
The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Nondiscrimination in Employment:
The Fremont Unified School District Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
Application Deadline
7/24/2019 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/26/2019
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$20,000 Stipend
Length of Work Year
4-5 Days Per Month Between August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Employment Type
Part Time