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.