Instructional Assistant - Physical Education 29430

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, assist with the instruction and supervision of students in physical education activities; lead or participate in group activities and games.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist and participate in teaching individual or team sports and other physical fitness activities; lead warm up or stretching activities. E

 

Emphasize appropriate safety practices; perform safety check on equipment and field area to assure the overall safety of students; order equipment as needed. E

 

Select and organize materials for student use in a variety of physical education activities. E

 

Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. E

 

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, preparing and maintaining records, charts and files; maintain assigned daily activity records. E

 

Administer basic first aid to injured students. E

 

Assist in planning and preparing program activities; administer and score physical fitness tests as required. E

 

Recognize various levels of physical capabilities of students. E

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Rules and basic officiating techniques for appropriate team sports.
Various equipment used in a physical education program.
Child growth and development patterns.
Physical fitness requirements.
Physical education activities and exercises.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic office practices, procedures and equipment.
 
ABILITY TO:
Assist with the instruction and supervision of students in physical education activities.
Lead or participate in group activities and games.
Maintain physical stamina necessary to perform duties as required.
Work cooperatively with physical education teacher in planning a balanced program.
Assist with the instructional and related activities of a physical education program.
Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used in games and physical education.
Supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
Perform clerical duties such as preparing program materials, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
 
 
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED.  Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.  Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor environment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities or games.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking, running and jumping.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling light to moderately heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.


In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position.  Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program.  PUSD  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.  

 For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406