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Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides staff support in an educational environment, with an emphasis on instructional support in physical education classes. Implements lesson plans prepared by the physical education teacher and works with multiple large groups of students throughout the school day, customarily outdoors. The position is responsible for student safety and discipline, and performs duties according to the needs of the assigned teacher(s). Related work may be assigned as directed.

The role supports lesson preparation and delivery, classroom activities, student assessment and recordkeeping, equipment setup and storage, and the maintenance of an orderly and safe learning environment. It may also include monitoring duties such as hallway, car, or bus duty. The position requires keeping current with job-appropriate technology and attending district-supported training as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution; an official transcript is required to validate education.
• Passing the paraprofessional certification exam may substitute for the education requirement to meet highly qualified status.
• Must be highly qualified before starting employment with Orange County Public Schools.
• At least one year of physical education or related experience.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs and safety concerns of school-age children.
• Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record, and/or transcribe data and information according to prescribed plans and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others about applying procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to use, operate, handle, and transport physical education equipment.
• Ability to use a wide variety of references, descriptive data, and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and exercise judgment in semi-routine standardized work.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving varied duties and frequent change.
• Ability to perform light work involving some stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight.
• Some tasks require oral communication, visual discrimination and perception, and the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed childcare environment is preferred.
• Previous athletic or sports-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
• Conduct teacher-prepared lessons outdoors on the physical education field for classes of at least 20 students using planned activities and games.
• Help prepare for physical education classes by setting up equipment and field boundaries, resetting the area between classes, and storing equipment properly.
• Assist with lesson plans and teacher pre-planning, and provide input and assistance in developing classroom activities and learning tools.
• Maintain class order and discipline, reinforce school and class rules, manage student behavior, use time-outs when appropriate, and refer students to the principal’s office as needed.
• 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 other department objectives.
• Prepare or assist with 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, including hallway, car, or bus duty, and ensure appropriate student conduct during those periods.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, potentially using a computer terminal to enter scores and other student data.
• Keep current with job-appropriate technology 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree