PE Aide

Primary Purpose

To assist the physical education teacher(s) as assigned. To assist the teachers and students as requested.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or Equivalent Paraprofessional Certification Preferred
• CPR/First Aid: Preferred
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment; Ability to use good judgement in problem-solving and decision-making; Ability to use time productively, consistently arrive on time; Ability to follow district policies and procedures; Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills; Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the school; Experience: Prior experience working with children, preferably in an instructional setting or gym setting

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of skills
• Affords assistance to the physical education teacher with putting out and picking up equipment for each class
• Affords assistance with inventory, care, storage and maintenance of equipment
• Reminds physical education students of the gym rules and enforces consequences for inappropriate behavior
• Be visible and walking around the gym monitoring student behavior and safety
• Supervises and affords assistance with supervision during class and between classes in the gym, outside or other areas where physical education class may be assigned
• May be necessary for the Physical Education Aide to maintain the classroom procedures of the Physical Education Teacher in the event of the teacher's absence (with the assistance of a substitute teacher)
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices
• Performs other duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Must be present regularly in person.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory duties as assigned by the principal and/or physical education teacher

Equipment Used

• Copier
• Personal computer
• Audio visual equipment
• Smartboard
• Physical education equipment

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Must be able to control students. Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting during the majority of the day. Classes will be outside during times of heat and cold.