ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE – PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform a variety of basic physical education activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified physical education experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks; and to do other related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Assist physical education personnel with the presentation of skills and in the conduct of various exercises. • Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up physical education activities. • Monitor and assist students in the drill and practice of physical education activities as a follow-up to the presentation of skills by instructional personnel. • Direct students into safe physical education activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors. • Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. • Maintain a variety of physical education records and files, including confidential student records and information. • Assist students in the operation of a variety of physical education equipment. • May administer and score a variety of basic physical education tests, and record the test results. • Requisition, store and maintain an appropriate inventory of physical education materials, supplies, and equipment. • Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness. • Assist in maintaining an orderly and positive learning environment. • May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics; Student behavior management strategies and techniques; Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures. Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment; Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate physical education materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Experience: One year of paid experience working with multi-age groups of children. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field. SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities. Rating Symbol Key: NP = Not Present – Does not exist O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly – 2/3 or more of the time 1. STRENGTH: A. Standing 20% Walking 70% Sitting 10% B. Lifting C 75 lbs. Carrying C 70 lbs. Pushing F 50 lbs. Pulling F 50 lbs. 2. CLIMBING O BALANCING F 3. STOOPING O KNEELING O CROUCHING O CRAWLING O 4. REACHING C HANDLING C FINGERING O FEELING C 5. TALKING: Ordinary C Other F HEARING: Conversations C Other Sounds C 6. SEEING Acuity, Near F Acuity, Far C Depth Perception C Accommodation NP Color Vision C Field of Vision C 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: (2) 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses). 8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling is moving equipment between periods, balancing is demonstrating exercises, reaching/handling/feeling is game activities, talking/hearing is instructing, near and far vision acuity/depth perception/color vision is game activities. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job. Key to Environmental Factors Rating: NP = Not present in the job environment S = Seldom – Under 5% of work day O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly – 2/3 or more time 1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 80% Outside 20% 2. EXTREME COLD O 3. EXTREME HEAT S 4. WET/HUMID S 5. NOISE 70 decibels VIBRATION S Comments regarding “Noise” = Inside Gym 6. HAZARDS: Mechanical O Explosives NP Electrical O Radiant Energy NP Burns F Other Hazard/s O Comments Regarding “Mechanical Hazards” = Equipment set up, bleachers Comments Regarding “Electrical Hazards” = Electrical outlets, electrical equipment around mainline equipment Comments Regarding “Burn Hazards” = Sunburn Comments Regarding “Other Hazardous Conditions” = High risk of injury, athletic activities 7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes O Mists NP Odors O Gases NP Dusts C Poor Ventilation NP Other Atmospheric Hazards NP Comments Regarding “Fume Exposure” = Pool Chemicals, grounds maintenance Comments Regarding “Odor Exposure” = Locker Room Comments Regarding “Dust Exposure” = Pollen, sand 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Athletic sunglasses, sunblock, helmets 9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside Work: (2) 3 4 5 (6) (7). Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.