Instructional Aide - Physical Education

Alta Loma School District•Alta Loma, CA

41d

About The Position

Located in the foothill community of Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Alta Loma School District serves over 5,000 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime! ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform a variety of basic physical education activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified physical education experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks; and to do other related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics; Student behavior management strategies and techniques; Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.
Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment; Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate physical education materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
One year of paid experience working with multi-age groups of children required.
Equivalent to the completion of 12th grade, and one of the following: 2 years (48 sem. or 72 qtr. units) of college study OR an Associate's (A.A.) Degree or higher, OR Instructional Aide Proficiency Certificate through Chaffey Adult School dated May 2003 or later. If needed, this assessment can be administered by ALSD. Candidates with Instructional Aide Proficiency Certificate are also required to take a written assessment by ALSD.
Proof of High School Graduation or Equivalent
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters preferred, dated within one year)
Resume

Responsibilities

Assist physical education personnel with the presentation of skills and in the conduct of various exercises.
Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up physical education activities.
Monitor and assist students in the drill and practice of physical education activities as a follow-up to the presentation of skills by instructional personnel.
Direct students into safe physical education activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
Maintain a variety of physical education records and files, including confidential student records and information.
Assist students in the operation of a variety of physical education equipment.
May administer and score a variety of basic physical education tests, and record the test results.
Requisition, store and maintain an appropriate inventory of physical education materials, supplies, and equipment.
Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
Assist in maintaining an orderly and positive learning environment.
May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities.