Inst Asst 4 / Content Elem PE

Purpose Statement

The job of Inst Asst 4 / Content Elem PE is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a PE instructor with specific responsibility for developing students' physical skills and abilities; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom

issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from studentsÆ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to the Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers subject-specific assessments and tests (e.g. Presidential Challenge, Gold Medal Mile, etc.) for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.

• Advises teachers of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; and developing methods for student improvement.

• Assembles sports and athletic equipment (e.g. volleyball, soccer, cones, jump ropes, etc.) for the purpose of providing physical plans for instruction.

• Attends meetings and/or workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Collaborates with instructional staff, and other school personnel for the purpose of improving the physical fitness program for students.

• Instructs students for the purpose of developing their physical skills, abilities, leadership, and teamwork.

• Inventories and stocks PE equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment for P.E. instruction.

• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Performs informal assessments on students' progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to teachers and students.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. certificates, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress.

• Supports and communicates with classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional techniques; guiding others; monitoring activities; PE skills; and planning.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age-appropriate activities/behaviors; curriculum and instructional methods; and safety practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; directing other persons within

a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be

required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s

services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and

significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 25% walking, and 75% standing. The job is

performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Education: Targeted, job-related education with study in job-related area.

Certificates and Licenses:  Has completed 48 units of college-level coursework meeting current requirements OR Passing score on Praxis 

Para-pro exam

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA: Status Non Exempt

Salary: Grade Lane 4