PE Assistant: Classroom & Activity Support

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Membership in the Virginia Retirement

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support the physical education program and assist the lead teacher in implementing instructional activities. The role emphasizes reinforcing material through repetition and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students.

The position involves supervising students, setting up equipment for classes, and performing routine office tasks.

Qualifications

• 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 using PE equipment.
• Ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 conducive to learning and 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 all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourage safety habits in work and organized game 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.
• Help maintain order in the classroom and monitor students to keep them on task.
• Perform office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc.

Skills

General knowledge of PE practices

Confidential records handling

Student-teacher interaction

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Paraprofessional Assessment or Associate's Degree

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support the physical education program and assist the lead teacher in implementing instructional activities. The role emphasizes reinforcing material through repetition and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students.

The position involves supervising students, setting up equipment for classes, and performing routine office tasks.