EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Physical Education Aide
Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
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Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: C/P 1
Days Employed: 180
Date Revised: June 1, 2014
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Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Physical ability to move about in the classroom/gym to monitor and supervise students
Learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those encountered in the course of work
Knowledge of basic first aid procedures
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom/gym.
- Monitor students during exercise to ensure proper execution and safety of student as directed by the teacher.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow-up work as specified by the
- Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
- Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, student holding areas, drop-off and pick-up areas, and playground duty.
- Make teacher aware 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress