PE Assistant (0.5)

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist the physical education program and support students in learning activities. The role includes aiding the PE teacher, maintaining student behavior standards, and supporting administrative tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with opportunities for additional credentials. Regular, on-site work with the school community and comfort with physical activity are expected.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of physical education practices and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.
• Skill in the use of physical education equipment.
• Ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PE teacher in performing duties as assigned or specialized tasks.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Create a learning-conducive environment appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourage safety habits in class and sports activities.
• Serve as locker room attendant.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and storage.
• Set up equipment for class.
• Implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Maintain order in the classroom and keep students on task.
• Perform general office tasks (photocopying, filing, answering phones).
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Confidentiality

Reporting

Student interaction

Equipment handling

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Title I: 48 college credits

Paraprofessional assessment or Associate degree

Job description

Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting the physical education teacher with instructional activities and assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Assist the physical education teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Assist the physical education teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourage safety habits in work and organized game activities.
• Serve as locker room attendant.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of equipment.
• Set up equipment for class.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on tasks.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in physical education teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of physical education equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher. Some experience in working with children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, running grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping, crouching, climbing, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].