Instructional Assistant, Physical Education

Position: 2026-27 Instructional Assistant, Physical Education
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Location

Number of Vacancies

Field ES 1

Castaneda ES 1

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the physical education teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of student physical activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults: strong interpersonal skills;
First Aid and CPR Training; knowledge of fitness and sports activities; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions

Experience:

Experience working with children in sports/recreational activities, preferred

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $13.75

Maximum: $19.25

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assist teacher in preparing for physical education activities and delivering instruction.

* Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.

* Assist the teacher in record keeping.

* Assist in maintaining equipment, supplies and storage facility.

* Participate in staff development.

* Assist the teachers with students that have special needs.

* Follow McAllen  service standards.

* Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

PE Equipment, multimedia equipment and office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

An appropriate level of physical fitness; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; with standing all outdoor weather and environmental conditions as specified in district guidelines; assist in physical retraining of students in crisis situations