Adapted Physical Education Teacher at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our Special Classes are designed to provide functional instruction for students between the ages of 3 and 22 who have been identified as needing intensive educational services. It is the goal of the programs and services to emphasize the teaching of skills that are functional and critical to the needs of these students and are aligned to California State Standards. Whenever possible, interaction with non-disabled peers is promoted. In addition, some of our classes emphasize communication, vocational training, and functional academic skills with a behavior management emphasis. We also provide programs for students that are deaf and hard of hearing. We are currently recruiting for a professional educator to serve as our Adapted Physical Education Teacher for our Special Education Services Division. The Adapted P.E. Teacher will support the Orange County Department of Education's mission and values statement by providing adaptive physical education for qualified students and serve as a consultant, advisor, and assessor to meet the needs of the students who attend our Special Classes.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Recent experience working with severely handicapped students with medical and/or behavioral challenges is highly desirable. • Bachelor Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid prerequisite California teaching credential authorizing instruction of physical education in any K-12 setting and an Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Credential, or an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. • Authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and specifically designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential with English learner authorization; CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development), or BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) authorizations; or Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (AB2913/SB395 training). • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website - www.ctc.ca.gov. • Valid California Drivers License and the ability to drive between school sites throughout Orange County. • Additional information regarding the Adapted PE Added Authorization can be found at the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl623.pdf?sfvrsn=81a5a464_2
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience and training in a Physical Education setting with students participating in Special Education Programs. 2. Describe your experience with the assessment of motor skills for student with disabilities. In your response, include the types of tools and/or assessments you have used. Please don't forget to attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Recent experience working with severely handicapped students with medical and/or behavioral challenges is highly desirable. • Bachelor Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid prerequisite California teaching credential authorizing instruction of physical education in any K-12 setting and an Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Credential, or an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. • Authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and specifically designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential with English learner authorization; CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development), or BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) authorizations; or Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (AB2913/SB395 training). • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website - www.ctc.ca.gov. • Valid California Drivers License and the ability to drive between school sites throughout Orange County. • Additional information regarding the Adapted PE Added Authorization can be found at the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl623.pdf?sfvrsn=81a5a464_2
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience and training in a Physical Education setting with students participating in Special Education Programs. 2. Describe your experience with the assessment of motor skills for student with disabilities. In your response, include the types of tools and/or assessments you have used. Please don't forget to attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
4/15/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/1/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated: $262.46 - $537.65 daily. Placement based on education and years of experience. A teacher shall receive up to ten (10) years credit granted on a year-for-year basis for prior full-time teaching or related ancillary experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 205 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.