2025-2026 Paraprofessional - Physical Education (187 Days)
2025-2026 Paraprofessional - Physical Education (187 Days)
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Job Description
Job Title: Paraprofessional Physical Education Wage/ Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Physical Education Teacher / PYP Principal HR Revised: May 2025
Department: Primary Years Programme
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Physical Education Paraprofessional is to assist teachers in providing for physical and instructional needs of students and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma / GED required; Associate degree preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience working with children in an educational capacity.
- Must be legally able to work in the United States.
- Must complete the state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check.
- Must comply with TEA regulations applicable federal state and local laws school policies and standards of the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a patient flexible and versatile manner.
- Must display strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Must be able to work autonomously as well as a member of a team.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shares a strong commitment to the success of the mission goals and objectives of Westlake Academy.
- Assists teachers in implementing curriculum.
- Assists in maintaining an environment conducive to learning including a neat clean and orderly classroom.
- Supervises small groups of students.
- Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Assists with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
- Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
- Supervises students throughout the school day inside and outside classroom as assigned.
- Manages the behavior of assigned students as needed according to Academy policies.
- Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each students special medical physical communicative and emotional needs.
- Participates in faculty meetings professional development and special events.
- Utilizes effective communication skills; ensures all interactions with students Academy personnel and parents are supportive courteous and respectful.
- Participates in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Complies with all WA policies/procedures legal requirements verbal and written directives.
- Uses methods and modes of instruction reflective of the IB program; directs the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
- Maintains confidentiality about children their families and other employees outside the school.
- Possesses basic technology competencies.
- Continually supports classroom methods teaching techniques increase knowledge of content subject matter and interpersonal relationships.
- Accepts and uses constructive feedback in a professional manner.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned by the PYP Principal or Head of School.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated at least annually by the PYP Principal or Assistant PYP Principal.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional and P.E. equipment.
Posture: Frequent standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs.); may lift and move equipment; occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior.
Environment: Work inside may work outside.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
DISCLAIMER
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
