Instructional Assistant - Physical Education

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; prepare instructional materials and perform a variety of routine clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Assist in the presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher;
• Repeat and reinforce instruction to assist students' comprehension and understanding;
• Provide more individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty;
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior as required;
• Assist with teaching and developing large and small motor skills, hand-eye coordination and group activity skills and responsibilities;
• Prepare, administer, correct and record tests, papers, essays and homework assignments as directed;
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as updating cumulative folders, recording grades, assembling materials, preparing charts and bulletin boards, taking roll, maintaining records and files, typing and duplicating classroom materials and distributing and collecting papers and supplies;
• Operate audio-visual equipment, copier, laminator and fax machine;
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance;
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs;
• Direct group activities of students as assigned;
• Participate in meetings, in-service training programs and field trips as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom learning environment;

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off