Physical Education Assistant (2126)

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

DEFINITION

Provides instructional assistance to students in the Physical Education Program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An Education Assistant II works under the close supervision of a teacher and, within a framework of established procedures, performs a variety of classroom instructional and support duties.

A Physical Education Assistant works under the direction of a physical education teacher and performs a variety of physical and instructional duties, outdoors or in a classroom, designed to support the physical education program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a physical education teacher.

Indirect supervision is provided by an administrative staff position.

No supervision is exercised over District personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: - Continued

Assists with activities preparation, prepares bulletin board and other displays.

Responds to children's questions and concerns.

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.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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CLASS QUALIFICATIONS - Continued

Ability to:

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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

None.

01/26/94 - New Classification

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications