Empowering Adaptive PE Teacher with Disabilities

Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (APE)

Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative – West Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5630669

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting is closed.

The APE Teacher will provide direct and consultative adaptive physical education instruction to students with disabilities, as specified in their Section 504 plans, Individual Educational Programs (IEP).

Additionally, the APE Teacher will evaluate and assess motor competency, physical fitness, play recreation, leisure, and sports skills.

The APE Teacher will collaborate with educational teams to develop, support, and implement appropriate physical education programs that meet the unique needs of each student.

This is a 184‑day school year position.

As part of our team, you provide direct instruction in the Collaborative setting, either in group or 1:1, varying educational environments which may or may not be ideal for teaching or learning. You will develop appropriate measurable IEP objectives and accommodations as a member of the IEP or 504 Team, in a manner consistent with the student’s IEP, 504 Plan, behavioral intervention plan, and other documents that guide the teaching style.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in physical education, health, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Massachusetts educator license in grades PreK‑8 and 5‑12 with an endorsement in Physical Education for Students with Disabilities.
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to support students with disabilities.
• Experience in high-level and complex problem solving; building leadership capacity; managing and contributing to large-scale organizational change.
• Must be trained or willing to be trained in escalation and physical restraint techniques utilized by LPVEC.

Full‑time

$51,713 to $96,819 Per Year

• At least three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of current education legislations/regulations including the Team evaluation process, IDEA, 603 CMR 28.00, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all educational stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to effectively communicate with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with a variety of constituencies including administrators, teachers, other school staff members, parents and guardians, students, visitors, and community and social service agencies. Inform parents, guardians, caregivers of students’ progress and achievements as necessary.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Must maintain record‑keeping systems and prepare reports, and assist in identifying, developing, and implementing appropriate use of resources to ensure the safety of the students.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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