PE Assistant (0.5)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting the physical education teacher with instructional activities and assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Auxiliary duties as assigned or specialized tasks as directed by the physical education teacher.
• Maintain standards of student behavior.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Keep individual student records.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourage safety habits in work and organized game activities.
• Serve as locker room attendant.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of equipment.
• Set up equipment for class.
• Implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Monitor students to keep them on task.
• Perform related office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of practices, methods and techniques used in physical education teaching.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.
• Skill in the use of physical education equipment.
• Ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants Only: Minimum of 48 college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or hold an Associate's Degree.
• Some experience in working with children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of sensory skills for communication and interaction.
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, running, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching.
• Occasional stooping, crouching, climbing, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

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