Adapted Physical Education Teacher
About the job
- Hold a valid California credential in Physical Education with authorization in Adapted Education, or be enrolled in a program and have passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test with eligibility for a waiver from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Hold appropriate automobile insurance with limits that allow driving a personal vehicle for work, including at least $25,000/$50,000 liability coverage.
- Clear a current background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and California Department of Justice.
- Have a current tuberculosis test.
- Maintain student records and communicate ongoing student progress to parents or guardians, general education teachers, school administration, district personnel, and other service professionals through progress reporting and Individualized Education Plans.
- Maintain ongoing compliance in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Create and instruct students using adapted physical education techniques to improve overall physical fitness, gross motor skills, and achievement in sports and games.
- Prepare lessons in accordance with Individualized Education Plans.
- Adapt instruction to meet each student's individual needs, including age and skill-level appropriateness.
- Provide positive feedback and help build an appreciation for physical education.
- Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and effective environment.
- Manage physical education inventory and request or order equipment as needed.
About the company
Total Education Solutions runs special education and therapy services for children and adults with disabilities, working in schools, family clinics, homes and online. For public, charter and private schools, its credentialed teachers and licensed therapists deliver services written into students' individualized education plans, and it consults on compliance and budgeting. Its clinics treat clients with speech, occupational and physical therapy and applied behavior analysis, a structured method for building communication and daily skills. Schools and public agencies pay under service contracts, while families pay through health coverage or privately. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in South Pasadena, California.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
South Pasadena, CA
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sacramento occupational therapists get flexible hours: the school role is hybrid, 15-40 weekly hours, paying $47.50-$53.47 hourly.
- Entry-level behavior roles need no degree: Sacramento's trainee technician posting asks for a diploma or GED, paying $19.50-$26.13 hourly.
- Second-language use factors into pay: Detroit-area teacher and Troy speech therapist ranges weigh using one 50% of the time.
What critics are saying
- Expect to drive your own car: Sacramento's occupational therapy role requires personal auto insurance for classroom, clinic and home visits.
- Insurance-funded therapy needs approval: TES requires a physician's prescription and must document medical necessity before insurers pay.
- Expect noisy work settings: Sacramento's behavior technician posting lists moderate to loud noise and clients with diverse behaviors.
What makes Total Education Solutions unique
- Ownership sits with management: TES is a privately held corporation acquired by key senior managers in 2019.
- TES runs its own autism school: TES Academy in Fairlawn, Ohio, teaches students ages 3 through 21.
- Infant therapy has a public funding channel: TES is a vendor to 11 California Regional Centers for ages 0-3.
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