PE AIDE - WWJH

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Job Title: Instructional Assistant - P. E. Aide

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: 1

Date Revised: August 2018

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the Physical Education teacher with instructional as well as physical needs of each student in the program. Assist in implementation of physical education programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

(Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)

At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associate's degree or higher

Meet a rigorous standard of quality through formal academic assessment required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

Some experience working with children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Support

• Assist in planning and supervising student athletic experience activities.
• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom/gymnasium displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom/gymnasium.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Instruct students under the direction of the teacher.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help teachers master and implement new instructional ideas and strategies.
• Help individual students and adapt or create material as necessary to meet those needs.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of student conduct and in establishing an effective climate for learning.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Carry equipment and/or set up instruction area, indoors or out.
• Aid in demonstration of athletic requirements.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• When a substitute is unavailable, cover classroom assignments as needed.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Aides in demonstration of athletic requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise students indoors or out, in small and large groups.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, audiovisual equipment, and adaptive equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; high stress, fast-paced. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Regular heavy lifting of students. Possible exposure to blood products.

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