Physical Education Assistant

Overview

Provides instructional assistance to students in the Physical Education Program.

CURRENT VACANCIES:
This recruitment will be used to fill anticipated substitute (temporary/as-needed) positions. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the sixth step. All positions are part-time (9.25 months/yr and 3-6 hours per day). Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta or Montrose). Based on the immediate and future needs of the district, the same recruitment may also be used to fill permanent positions as opportunities become available.

• Performs a variety of responsible physical and instructional assistance tasks in accordance with written or oral directions from a teacher.
• Supervises large groups of students on the playground during physical education classes.
• Moves sports equipment, as needed, to assist in the physical education program; supervises correct use of equipment.
• Oversees and participates in warm-up, cool-down, and stretching exercises.
• Referees sports, games, and physical activities outdoors; reinforces skill instruction, rules, and elements of fair play.
• Supervises large group activities indoors to accommodate students in physical education instruction during inclement weather, involving use of beanbags, foam balls, cards, etc.
• Administers written or physical agility tests for the teacher.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as maintaining files and records, typing, preparing dittos, and operating various types of audio-visual and office equipment.
• Assists in class supervision on field trips.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• A wide variety of student needs and behavior characteristics.
• Management of large groups of students with differing levels of physical abilities.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Classroom/school procedures and rules of conduct.

Ability To:

• Work within the framework and requirements of the instructional program to which assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate office and audiovisual equipment.
• Address groups of students and be heard and understood outdoors.
• Demonstrate or reinforce instructions for rapid paced, rigorous sports, games, and fitness aerobics.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time while observing, demonstrating or reinforcing physical education activities.
• Carry and move sports equipment such as bats, balls, field markers, cones or sit-up mats; may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Compile and maintain records and files.

None.

Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

To apply:

Visit  and the application guidance pages listed in the original posting. Step-by-step Online Employment Application Guide is available at  Phone inquiries are welcome at , Ext. 1378.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of top-qualifying applicants whose background and qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a performance test and a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.

Salary:
The listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation,…