Aide - Instructional - PE

Aide – Physical Education

Provide physical education support services. Assist teacher in instruction, exercise programs, sports, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher.

Education/

Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to organize and be detail oriented
• Able to operate the computer
• Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks
• Communicate and work with students
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience:

• Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, work with individual students or small groups
• Assist in classroom management
• Conduct parent involvement activities
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objectives testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Student Management:

• Help with student supervision before, during, and after school while the students are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a leaning or practice environment, inside and outside of the classroom while following appropriate training technique throughout the school day
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other:

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; audiovisual equipment
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress