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About The Position
Under direct supervision, this position provides staff support in an educational environment, emphasizing instructional support in physical education classes. The employee implements lesson plans prepared by the physical education teacher and works with several large groups of children throughout the school day, customarily outdoors. The role is responsible for student safety and discipline, and duties are performed according to the needs of assigned teachers. Related work may be assigned as directed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of physical education or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates with a passing Para Assessment score, an associate degree, or 60 completed semester credits may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; official transcripts or proof of a passing assessment score must be provided. Previous athletic or sports-related experience is preferred. The role involves using and handling physical education equipment and may require moderate physical effort, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling. Work is regularly performed with moderate exposure to conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, and noise. The district will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of physical education or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work.
- Ability to effectively attend to the needs and safety concerns of school-age children.
- Ability to use, operate, handle, and transport physical education equipment.
- Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record, or transcribe information according to prescribed procedures.
- Ability to provide guidance and assistance applying procedures and standards.
- Ability to use reference and descriptive information and perform basic arithmetic.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and exercise judgment in semi-routine work.
- Ability to perform duties involving some stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects of moderate weight.
Nice To Haves
- Previous athletic or sports-related experience.
- A passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; supporting documentation must be provided.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical education lessons prepared by the teacher for classes of at least 20 students, using planned activities and games, typically outdoors.
- Set up equipment and playing-field boundaries, reset equipment between classes, and store equipment properly.
- Assist with lesson-plan preparation and teacher pre-planning; contribute to classroom activities and learning tools.
- Maintain class order and discipline, reinforce school and class rules, use time-outs, and refer students to the principal’s office when appropriate.
- Evaluate student performance using objective measures and make recommendations to the physical education teacher.
- Design physical education department bulletin boards and displays of student activities and department objectives.
- Prepare or assist in preparing instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
- Record student attendance daily.
- Coordinate with media center staff and/or the curriculum resource teacher to obtain supplemental instructional materials as needed.
- Perform assigned monitoring duties, which may include hallways, car duty, and bus duty, and ensure appropriate student conduct.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, potentially using a computer terminal to enter scores and other student data.
- Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain required technology skills.
- Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
- Perform related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
