Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose is to assist the Physical Education teacher in providing students with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind (48 college credit, Associates degree or higher, or an approved state/local academic assessment)

Familiarity with rules of basic sports

Ability to demonstrate basic motor skills

Previous experience in an educational environment preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

Education Aide Certificate is required, but may be applied for once employed.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and physical education assessments.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher and work with individual students or small groups.
• Provide assistance to teacher in keeping administrative records and required reports.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Provide assistance/care in special circumstances.  Maintain awareness of implementation
• Methods for instructional, self-help, and behavior management strategies pertinent to health and physical needs.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.
• Assist in campus duty assignments as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Salary : $116