Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (APE) | Amherst, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Empower middle school students to thrive through inclusive physical education! An Adaptive Physical Education (APE) professional is needed for the 2026/2027 academic year to provide part-time, onsite support across a district-wide middle school program near Amherst, MA. Make a meaningful difference with a flexible 22.5 day per week schedule, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver both direct APE instruction and consultative services.
What We're Looking For:
- Active Adaptive Physical Education certification or relevant licensure (as required)
- Experience within school settings, ideally supporting middle school students with disabilities
- Confident delivering individualized and small group adaptive PE instruction
- Skilled communicator able to collaborate with educators, support staff, and families
- Strong organizational abilities for managing district-wide travel and scheduling
- Ability to provide consultative support and adapt programming per student IEP needs
- Reliable transportation needed for travel between multiple campuses
- Successful completion of drug screening, fingerprinting, and background/CORI check
- Dependable attendance and communication regarding absences or scheduling changes
Your Impact:
- Deliver engaging Adaptive Physical Education services to middle-schoolers district-wide
- Evaluate student abilities and create safe, inclusive lesson plans
- Collaborate closely with teaching teams, therapists, and district staff
- Assess progress and contribute to IEP meetings and documentation
- Offer expertise and coaching to general education staff and families as needed
This contract role is ideal for dedicated educators who are passionate about making sports, movement, and health accessible to all students. Work closely with like-minded professionals and help develop adaptive programming that sparks confidence and physical well-being for every learner.
If you thrive on building inclusive environments and have the drive to support diverse learners, apply today! Share your highlights in adaptive PE, relevant certifications, and availabilitywe look forward to discussing how you can help students succeed.
Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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