PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the physical education teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of student physical activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults: strong interpersonal skills; First Aid and CPR Training; knowledge of fitness and sports activities; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions
Experience:
Experience working with children in sports/recreational activities, preferred
Days: 187
Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $13.00
Maximum: $18.20
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist teacher in preparing for physical education activities and delivering instruction.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
- Assist the teacher in record keeping.
- Assist in maintaining equipment, supplies and storage facility.
- Participate in staff development.
- Assist the teachers with students that have special needs.
- Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
PE Equipment, multimedia equipment and office machines
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
An appropriate level of physical fitness; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; with standing all outdoor weather and environmental conditions as specified in district guidelines; assist in physical retraining of students in crisis situations