Physical Education Assistant

provides instructional assistance to students in the physical education program.

application filing period will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Recruitment may close at any time.

current vacancies: this recruitment will be used to fill anticipated substitute (temporary/as-needed) positions. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the sixth step. All positions are part-time (9.25 mos/yr and 3-6 hours per day). Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (glendale, la crescenta or montrose). Based on the immediate and future needs of the district, the same recruitment may also be used to fill permanent positions as opportunities become available.

note: the following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at  

• performs a variety of responsible physical and instructional assistance tasks in accordance with written or oral directions from a teacher.
• supervises large groups of students on the playground during physical education classes.
• moves sports equipment, as needed, to assist in the physical education program; supervises correct use of equipment.
• oversees and participates in warm-up, cool-down, and stretching exercises.
• referees sports, games, and physical activities outdoors; reinforces skill instruction, rules, and elements of fair play.
• supervises large group activities indoors to accommodate students in physical education instruction during inclement weather, involving use of beanbags, foam balls, cards, etc.
• administers written or physical agility tests for the teacher.
• performs a variety of clerical tasks such as maintaining files and records, typing, preparing dittos, and operating various types of audio-visual and office equipment.
• assists in class supervision on field trips.
• performs related work as required.

• a wide variety of student needs and behavior characteristics.
• management of large groups of students with differing levels of physical abilities.
• record keeping principles and procedures.
• classroom/school procedures and rules of conduct.

• work within the framework and requirements of the instructional program to which assigned.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• operate office and audiovisual equipment.
• address groups of students and be heard and understood outdoors.
• demonstrate or reinforce instructions for rapid paced, rigorous sports, games, and fitness aerobics.
• stand for prolonged periods of time while observing, demonstrating or reinforcing physical education activities.
• carry and move sports equipment such as bats, balls, field markers, cones or sit-up mats; may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• compile and maintain records and files.

minimum requirements: none.

desirable: written and oral proficiency in a second language.

the listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate.

after an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to senate bill 848 (sb848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual…