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Adapted Physical Education is a diversified program of developmental
activities, games, sports, and rhythms suited to the interests,
capacities and limitations of students with disabilities who may
not safely and/or successfully engage in unrestricted participation
the vigorous activities of the general physical education program,
modified general physical education program or in a specially designed
physical education program in a special day class. Services are
based on need and not generalizations from categorical conditions.
Role of the Adapted
Physical Education Teacher
- Instruct students in the development of skills
and knowledge that enables them to participate independently to
the highest degree possible, based on assessed needs.
- Provide consultation and support services
including in-service training to regular & special education
teachers, school personnel and peers concerning Adapted Physical
Education needs and appropriate methods of adaptation for the
student that will foster maximum independence and safety.
- Works with members of the IEP team (i.e. speech,
occupational, physical, orientation & mobility and vision
specialists) to provide a functional and meaningful program.
- Create a program geared to the assessed needs,
goal & objectives, functional levels and motivational levels
of the student.
- Prepare and utilize equipment and materials
for the development of skill as it is related to Adapted Physical
Education (i.e. beeper balls, sponge balls, batting tees, etc.)
- Conduct assessment, which focuses on both
long and short-term needs of the student.
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to complete
the online
application.
For employment information,
contact: Rozanne Haege at rozanne.haege@lausd.net
If you would like further information or have
additional questions, please contact Cyndi Martinich, Coordinator
at cyndi.martinich@lausd.net.
Adapted
Physical Education
Division
of Special Education
State
Council on Adapted Physical Education
Adapted
Physical Education Guidelines in California Schools (a publication
of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division)
California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Adapted Physical Education
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