GRAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

264 South 400 East Moab, Utah 84532 435-259-5317

Grand County School District


JOB DESCRIPTION: Para-Educator - Physical Education



JOB SUMMARY*
Under the direction of the building principal will teach physical education to assigned students and maintain and promote an environment in which students may learn effectively.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
  1. Teach physical education, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
  2. Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective techniques in translating these plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilizes the time available for instruction.
  3. Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
  4. Control the storage and use of district owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs as required.
  5. Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
  6. Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
  7. Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and classroom/field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
  8. Conform to District policy regarding attendance and absences. Employee attendance must be adequate to perform the above listed essential job functions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS*

  1. Maintain individual records for each student.
  2. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Not limited to the following:

  1. Physical ability to perform the above listed essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  2. Physical, mental, and emotional requirements will be developed when needed for purposes of reasonable accommodation.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary to Performance of Essential Functions:

  1. Must be a graduate of an accredited institution at an acceptable academic level to be determined by the Grand County School District.
  2. Ability to communicate effectively and help others.

Desirable Knowledge & Abilities:

  1. Previous experience in a public school setting.
  2. Ability to perform routine record keeping functions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, teachers, students and the public.
  3. Hold and maintain a Utah driver's license.
  4. Ability to work independently at routine tasks.
  5. Ability to learn special needs of particular individuals.
  6. Ability to maintain discipline among students.
  7. Ability to conduct learning activities with small groups of students.
  8. Ability to learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws and instructions.
  9. Knowledge of and ability to use English correctly and appropriately.
  10. Ability to meet and interact with teachers and student with tact, courtesy, and discretion.
  11. Ability to escort and assist children as necessary.
  12. Ability to adjust to irregular schedules and unexpected changes in routine.

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