Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 9/9/2025 Location: Smith Intermediate School Additional Information: Show/Hide Job title: Physical Education Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher Assigned Pay Grade: Para 1 Days: 187 Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Date Revised: 09/23/2025 Primary Purpose: To assist the physical education teacher (s) as assigned.
To assist the teachers and students as requested.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or Equivalent Paraprofessional Certification Preferred Current CPR/First Aid Preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment Ability to use good judgement in problem-solving and decision-making Use time productively, consistently arrive on time Ability to follow district policies and procedures Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students parents, and visitors in the school Experience: Prior experience working with children, preferably in an instructional setting or gym setting Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1.
Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of skills 2.
Assists physical education teacher with putting out and picking up equipment for each class.
Assist with inventory, care, storage and maintenance of equipment.
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Remind physical education students of the gym rules and enforce consequences for inappropriate behavior.
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Be visible and walking around the gym monitoring student behavior and safety.
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Supervise and assist with supervision during class and between classes in the gym, outside or other areas where physical education class may be assigned.
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It may be necessary for the Physical Education Aide to maintain the classroom procedures of the Physical Education Teacher in the event of the teacher's absence (with the assistance of a substitute teacher). 7.
Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.
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Participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, or ARD meetings as required by job assignment.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory duties as assigned by the principal and/or physical education teacher.
Equipment used: Copier, personal computer, audio visual equipment, smartboard, physical education equipment Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
Must be able to control students.
Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting during the majority of the day.
Classes will be outside during times of heat and cold.
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.