PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Dana Elementary/Shell Beach Elementary (1 position)

POSITION(S): Physical Education Instructional Assistant (1 position)

Site(s)

• Dana Elementary & Shell Beach Elementary
  
  

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Under general supervision, to assist teachers in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom or playground environment in specific segments of physical education instruction.
• See job description for additional requirements.
  
  

Work Days

• 191 days (Student days only) - 191 Day Work Year Calendar
• Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week, times to be determined
• Position is scheduled to begin August 13, 2026
  
  

Salary

Ranges 16 & 18, salary placement from $18.71 to $25.13 hourly

Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

• Classified Salary Schedule
  
  

Health Benefits

• Classified Health Plans & Rates
  
  

Procedure For Applications

• All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.
• All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant.
  
  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 AT 4:30 P.M.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Classified Job Description

REVISED DATE: March 21, 2023

TITLE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

SALARY RANGE: 16 None or a limited number of units OR completion of 15 semester units of a varied academic program OR completion of 30 semester units of a varied academic program, 15 of which must be education courses

or related subjects

18 An AA Degree (60 semester units or more, 30 of which must be education courses or related subjects) or 60 units of education courses.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, to assist teachers in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in a classroom or playground environment in specific segments of physical education instruction.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Must pass basic high school competency test.
• Ability to speak and write effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties; work effectively with young people in situations requiring poise and patience; perform strenuous physical activities; analyze situations accurately and make judgments without immediate supervision; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; perform general clerical work; work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Desirable:
• Experience in working with school-age children in an organized setting.
• Knowledge of general needs and behavior of children; basic elements of child growth and development including physical growth and development; recreational games.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Possession of valid California driver license.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Instruct students, including special needs children, in physical education skills and activities, using and adapting lesson plans prepared by a physical education teacher.
• Supervise playground and physical education activities.
• Administer teacher-prepared tests and assess measurements of student development
• Set up and arrange supplies and equipment.
• May perform a variety of clerical and record keeping activities which may include taking roll, filling out forms and applications, and correcting papers.
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays as instructed.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descend sloping grounds and/or steps.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to be outdoors for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather, i.e. hot, cold, windy.
• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to demonstrate and participate in strenuous physical activities.
  
  

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

SUPERVISION: Under the direction of the teacher assigned and the general supervision of the principal or designee.