Elementary School Physical Education Technician I Definition The Physical Education Technician works under the supervision of the District Physical Education Resource Teacher, and school principal. The Physical Education Technician supervises students in Physical Education activities so that students derive maximum benefits from the instructional program for Physical Education. Essential Duties 1. Supervise groups of students in Physical Education using lesson plans and methods developed by the District Physical Education Resource Teacher. 2. Keep necessary records for the students with whom he/she is working. 3. Complete necessary forms and reports for students with whom he/she is working. 4. Work with the District Resource Teacher for Physical Education selecting and developing curriculum and evaluation tools to be used in Physical Education. 5. Assist with the implementation of a perceptual-motor program. 6. Assist with the implementation of a complete physical education program in grades 4, 5 and 6. 7. Assist with the development and implementation of an effective after-school program for elementary students. 8. Participate in on-site and district-wide staff development in Physical Education. Qualifications 1. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and students. 2. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. 3. Physically capable of working with active young people. 4. High school diploma or equivalent. 5. Federal “No Child Left Behind Act” Requirements: • AA Degree or • 48 semester units of college credit or • pass the Fresno County Office of Education Paraprofessional Test License: Valid California Driver’s License Elementary School Physical Education Technician II Sixty college credits in addition to the duties and qualifications as described above. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, run, throw, catch, bend, crawl, etc. in a repetitive manner. The employee must be able to demonstrate athletic movement and sports skills and participate in sports activities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and peripheral vision, the ability to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments and the ability to speak clearly in order to exchange information. The employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff and occasionally work extended hours. Some driving is necessary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to interact occasionally with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Adopted 10/18/76; 10/97