PE Aide at Chalmers (2024-2025)

Primary Purpose

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Texas educational aide certificate
  • 48 college hours
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children
  • Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional Support
  • Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • Auxiliary with administration and scoring of objective 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
  • Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  • Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other
  • Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  • Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; 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)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional district wide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress