PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Dana Elementary/Shell Beach Elementary (1 position)

Site: Dana/Shell Beach Elementary School

About the Role

Under general supervision, assist teachers in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom or playground environment during specific segments of physical education.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent
• Must pass basic high school competency test
• Ability to speak and write effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties
• Work effectively with young people in situations requiring poise and patience
• Perform strenuous physical activities
• Analyze situations accurately and make judgments without immediate supervision
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Perform general clerical work
• Work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Qualifications

• Salary Range 16: None or a limited number of units OR completion of 15 semester units of a varied academic program OR completion of 30 semester units of a varied academic program, 15 of which must be education courses or related subjects
• Salary Range 18: An AA Degree (60 semester units or more, 30 of which must be education courses or related subjects) or 60 units of education courses
• Desirable: Experience working with school-age children in an organized setting
• Knowledge of general needs and behavior of children; basic elements of child growth and development including physical growth and development; recreational games
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Possession of valid California driver license

Responsibilities

• Instruct students, including special needs children, in physical education skills and activities, using and adapting lesson plans prepared by a physical education teacher
• Supervise playground and physical education activities
• Administer teacher-prepared tests and assess measurements of student development
• Set up and arrange supplies and equipment
• Perform a variety of clerical and record keeping activities which may include taking roll, filling out forms and applications, and correcting papers
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays as instructed
• Perform other duties as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Ability to ascend and descend sloping grounds and/or steps
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Ability to be outdoors for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather (hot, cold, windy)
• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to demonstrate and participate in strenuous physical activities

Schedule

192 days (Student days only) - 192 Day Work Year Calendar
Monday - Friday, 6 hours/day, times to be determined

Pay

Hourly salary ranges from $19.66 to $26.40, depending on placement in Ranges 16 or 18. Salary is prorated based on start date and prior experience.

Benefits

Classified Health Plans & Rates available.