PE AIDE
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of physical education program activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC
Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Understanding of physical and motor development
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and play area for physical education activities.
- Help maintain neat and orderly physical education area.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside the physical education room or gym. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Physical education equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nurse Aide
Primary Purpose:
Assist school nurse by assuming routine record keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas licenses issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Experience:
One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Health Services
- Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
- Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
- Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
Safety
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep nurse’s office clean and sanitary.
Clerical
- Record information on student health records.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports,
records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
- Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse.
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
Compliance
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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