Amergis Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an APE Teacher to support campuses in the Orange County region through providing adaptive physical education instruction for our students as well as serve as an advisor, consultant, and assessor to meet the individual needs of our students. APE classes should provide functional and critical instruction for our student population and align to California State standards.

This position will first start at 40 hours a week and then drop to part-time hours of 20-25 hours a week.

Pay rate: Starting at $35 / hour

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Credential authorizing the teaching of physical education and an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential.

• Previous experience working with students with mental and physical developmental disabilities.

• Full time position (Any 2-3 days between M-F during school hours)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention-to-detail

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide personalized APE instruction to meet the unique needs of our students through individual and small group physical education classes.

• Utilize evidence-based strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of perceptual-motor skills and psychomotor abilities.

• Assess and provide written evaluation of students’ perceptual-motor skills and psychomotor abilities.

• Work effectively with Classroom Teachers, Behavior Team, and COTA Department to establish physical education programs and deliver instruction on a daily basis.

• Conduct in-service training for staff.

• Participate in the IEP process.

• Maintain accurate student data, records, and logs.

• Respond to emergency situations involving students and student behavior on a routine basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.