Aide- Physical Education - Minshew Elementary

McKinney ISD

JOB TITLE: Aide - Physical Education
EXEMPTION STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: Para (1) – 187 Days
DEPT/SCHOOL: Campus
DATE REVISED: May 2016

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of one or more certified teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Certification:

High School Diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit or an Associate’s Degree

Certification by another school district of meeting the NCLB “Highly Qualified by assessment” requirements are accepted in lieu of college credit

Educational Aide Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within one year of employment

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

General knowledge of office equipment

Experience:

Experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers when needed
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings, and special events,
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

Other: Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals; professional demeanor, resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision; work without day-to-day supervision; regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations.