Job Description: AIDE – PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Primary Purpose

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

Qualifications

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

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• 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