About this role
Job Title: Physical Education Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Campus Principal Starting Salary: Instructional Support Pay Plan 48 college hours Pay Grade 2 Associate's Degree Pay Grade 4 Bachelor's Degree Pay Grade 5 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Initiated Date: September 20, 2002 Funding Source: 199 Local Funds Revised Date: August 14, 2017 District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement. Department Primary Purpose: Assist the physical education staff in the daily routines related to running the physical education program. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Graduate, or GED, and (48 college hours) 2 years postsecondary education. Experience/Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work well with children Apply sound decision-making procedures Establish good working relationships with physical education teachers and staff Initiating responsibility on designated instructional assignments to students Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervise small group activities in the gymnasium as directed by the physical education teachers in charge.
• Accompany any student that is hurt or feeling ill during physical education activities to the school nurse's office.
• Keep the physical education teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining discipline among students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teacher.
• Help the physical education teacher keep administration records and requires reports.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust. POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days