Paraprofessional - Physical Education

UCP Charter Schools is seeking an experienced Physical Education para for our UCP Downtown Charter School

Job Summary

The PE Para is responsible for organizing games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to 5th grade with and without disabilities. The PE Para should have an awareness of evidence-based age-appropriate physical education curriculum and instructional strategies, enthusiasm for innovative practices, willingness to participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, and possess the ability to adapt activities in order to incorporate the diverse strengths of students.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement physical education activities aligned with Sunshine State/Common Core Standards that have been designed and planned by the PE teacher.
• Support individual students motor skills/fitness levels and create adaptations as needed.
• Provide input on goals/objectives and current status for IEPs (as appropriate)
• Utilize various organizational and motivational strategies that promote maximum participation.
• Ensure students learn the relationship between health and wellness with the components of healthy nutrition.
• Conduct required number of physical education classes weekly.
• Communicate with PE teacher team, classroom teachers and therapists on special requirements for individual students.
• Consult with teachers to ensure behavior plans are carried over during Physical Education instruction.
• Performs other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Education and Training

Prefer experience working with students with and without disabilities in a multi-disciplinary setting

Minimum Experience

• Prefer Associate Degree or comparable college credits. Minimum High School Diploma

AND

• Experience leading groups of children/providing PE services to children.
• Experience working with students with and without disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Education

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience

• providing physical education activities for children: 2 years (Preferred)
• working with children with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person