Instructional Assistant, Physical Education - McAllen Independent School District : Job Details

PRIMARY PURPOSE:Assist the physical education teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of student physical activities.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:High School Diploma or equivalent, requiredAssociate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, requiredParaprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults: strong interpersonal skills; First Aid and CPR Training; knowledge of fitness and sports activities; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructionsExperience:Experience working with children in sports/recreational activities, preferredDays: 187Hourly Pay Range:Minimum: $13.00Maximum: $18.20Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist teacher in preparing for physical education activities and delivering instruction.

Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.

Assist the teacher in record keeping.

Assist in maintaining equipment, supplies and storage facility.

Participate in staff development.

Assist the teachers with students that have special needs.

Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.

Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneEQUIPMENT USED:PE Equipment, multimedia equipment and office machinesWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stressPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:An appropriate level of physical fitness; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; with standing all outdoor weather and environmental conditions as specified in district guidelines; assist in physical retraining of students in crisis situations