Physical Education Instructional Assistant 2026-2027

Job Title:         Physical Education Assistant           Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Reports to:      Campus Principal                            Starting Salary:  Instructional Support Pay Plan

                                                                                                       48 college hours      Pay Grade 2

                                                                                                       Associate’s Degree   Pay Grade 4

                                                                                                       Bachelor’s Degree     Pay Grade 5

Dept./School: Assigned Campus                           Initiated Date:         September 20, 2002

Funding Source: 199 Local Funds                          Revised Date:          August 14, 2017                                  

District Primary Purpose:              To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose:          Assist the physical education staff in the daily routines related to running the physical education program.   

Qualifications:                                              

Education/Certification:        High School Graduate, or GED, and (48 college hours) 2 years postsecondary education.

Experience/Knowledge:         Ability to communicate effectively

                                                Ability to work well with children

                                                Apply sound decision-making procedures

                                                Establish good working relationships with physical education teachers and staff

                                                Initiating responsibility on designated instructional assignments to students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

1. Supervise small group activities in the gymnasium as directed by the physical education teachers in charge.

1. Accompany any student that is hurt or feeling ill during physical education activities to the school nurse’s office.

1. Keep the physical education teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

1. Assist in maintaining discipline among students.

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

1. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teacher.

1. Help the physical education teacher keep administration records and requires reports.

1. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom.                         This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

Mental Demands:     

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust.

POSITION WORKING DAYS:           187 Days