Paraprofessional, Physical Education (PE) (Female Required)

Job Title: Paraprofessional, Physical Education (PE)
Pay Program: Support Staff, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Range 5 $16.77 - $19.07
Work Year:  Student Contact Days (174 Days / 7.5 Hours)
Reports to:  Building Leader
Direct Reports:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Summary
Operating under the direction of the Building Leader and Physical Education (PE) Teacher, this position supports instruction, student supervision, and day-to-day operations within the PE program.  This position assists with implementing lessons, organizing equipment, preparing learning environments, and reinforcing skill development across a variety of physical activities.  The position also supports positive behavior, models District Social-Emotional Learning practices, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in both indoor and outdoor settings.
 
Essential Responsibilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

 
Education and Experience 
Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the WorkKeys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools
• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Coursework or experience related to physical education, recreation, coaching fitness, health, or youth programming preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program

 Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required
• Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned)

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic physical education activities, fitness concepts, movement skills, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to demonstrate, explain, and support physical activities safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and reinforce instructional goals during activities and structured play.
• Skill in using positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and calm conflict intervention.
• Ability to build supportive, respectful relationships with students and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs, manage frequent interruptions, and maintain focus in a busy school environment.
• Ability to supervise students safely in a variety of settings and respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.
• Ability to follow district safety procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner
• Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders
• Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Basic operating knowledge of computers, district-approved devices, and common educational technology tools.
• Ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other standard office software.
• Ability to operate typical office equipment such as copiers, printers, and telephones.

Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits