PE Assistant (0.5)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to support the physical education program and assist students with instructional activities.

The role involves ensuring safe, orderly classroom and gym environments, maintaining records, and performing light office duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need 48 college credits or related credentials for Title I roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Title I Assistants require 48 college credits or Paraprofessional Assessment, or an Associate's degree.
• Some experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical education teacher with instructional activities and support students.
• Maintain standards of student behavior and a conducive learning environment.
• Escort and assist students as necessary and maintain student records.
• Perform office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and answering the telephone as required.
• Operate standard office and data processing equipment.

Skills

Confidentiality

Report writing

Student interaction

Office equipment

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional Assessment / Associate's Degree

Job description

General Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

General Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

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.

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/5d3bf715-6cfc-477f-bdd7-70c492cc1305

Salary Range: From/To

Hourly-rate Range: $19.28 - $28.12

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.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U10

FTE 0.500

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Hourly-rate Range: $19.28 - $28.12

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.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U10