Physical Education Aide

Aide, Physical Education

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Primary Purpose: The job of Physical Education Aide was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of student during their physical education class time; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: A minimum of 60 college hours

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to perform basic computer operations Ability to operate basic office and educational equipment Good oral and written communication skills Good organizational skills

Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

General Duties:

• Adapt sporting activities for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce game participation.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with physical education class (e.g. game rules, soccer, football, softball, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing teaming concepts.
• Implement physical education programs (e.g. demonstrates physical activities answers questions, presents activities, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' skills success through a defined course of study.
• Inventory teacher materials and equipment for the purpose of tracking and maintaining inventory.
• Maintain physical education equipment (e.g. adapting sporting materials, assembling, inventory, setting up/taking down game equipment, taking attendance, balls, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information to assist students during their physical education class.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules regarding student behavior and participation, and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, taking attendance, phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or providing necessary records/materials.
• Promote good habits and sportsman like conduct for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom gym.
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Participate in daily and long range lesson and classroom activity planning with teacher.
• Assist with pre and post-test students as needed for placement and measurement of yearly student gain.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulation and state and local board policy.
• Assist teachers in parent/teacher conferences.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This may include lunchroom, bus and playground duty; as the master schedule permits.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, calculator, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.