Physical Education Aide

Job title: Physical Education Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher Assigned Pay Grade: Para 1 Days: 187

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Date Revised: 06/18/2026

To assist the physical education teacher(s) as assigned and to assist teachers and students as requested.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Paraprofessional Certification Preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid Preferred

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment
• Ability to use good judgment in problem-solving and decision‑making
• Use time productively; consistently arrive on time
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures
• Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors

• Prior experience working with children, preferably in an instructional setting or gym

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of skills
• Assist physical education teacher with putting out and picking up equipment for each class
• Assist with inventory, care, storage and maintenance of equipment
• Remind physical education students of gym rules and enforce consequences for inappropriate behavior
• Be visible and walk around the gym monitoring student behavior and safety
• Supervise and assist with supervision during class and between classes in the gym, outside, or other areas where physical education class may be assigned
• Maintain classroom procedures of the Physical Education Teacher in the event of the teacher's absence (with the assistance of a substitute teacher)

• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices
• Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Must be present regularly in person

Supervisory duties as assigned by the principal and/or physical education teacher.

Copier, personal computer, audio visual equipment, smart board, physical education equipment

• Maintain emotional control under stress; must be able to control students
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting during the majority of the day
• Classes will be outside during times of heat and cold

Note:

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.