Job Description

Pay Grade: 720 (Min $15.23 per hr)

Work Days: 183

Primary Purpose:

• Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of education activities and administrative requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Knowledge of general sports activity equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the teacher in preparing and planning the daily schedules and help execute the daily lesson plan
• Work with individual students or small groups in physical education activities assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or assignments
• Assist in organizing games and supervising the playground, lead various recreational and physical activities
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Participate in staff development training programs, staff meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Copier and various sport activity equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Work with frequent interruptions; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

SM083126