Sample Adapted Physical Education
Paraeducator Job Description
Paraeducator Job Description
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General job description:
Work with student(s) who requires more individualized attention during activities of the physical education lesson.
Job Description (Specific duties to be carried out by the paraeducator):
- Establish a positive and supportive relationship with the physical education teacher through regular meetings and communication.
- Work with individuals or groups of students under the direct supervision of the physical education teacher.
- Assist with activities of the daily lesson by:
- Demonstrating or having another student correctly demonstrate the skill/activity under instruction.
- Closely supervising student in teacher-planned activities, including physically standing an arm's reach away as needed.
- Helping student stay on task for activities taught by physical education teacher through motivation, assistance, etc.
- Using appropriate activity modifications of equipment, rules, etc. as approved by the physical education teacher.
- Allowing student to perform skills/activities as independently as possible.
- Facilitating positive, age-appropriate interaction between the student(s) and his/her peers.
- Implement approved behavior management program for student(s) in the gymnasium consistent with the plan used in the classroom.
- Assess student(s) skill/ activity performances as requested by the physical education teacher.
- Record progress of student(s) under the direction of the physical education teacher.
- Prepare and obtain instructional materials (equipment, written instructions, etc.) as needed for the lesson's activities in consultation with physical education teacher.
- Accompany student(s) during any community experiences.
- Assist the student(s) with toileting, dressing, and other self-care activities when needed.
- Uphold confidentiality guidelines pertaining to students, parents, and/or physical education activities. All parent communication must come from the certified physical education teacher.
- Other duties as assigned by the physical education teacher.
Posted: August 1, 2005