Physical Education Assistant at Westminster School District

WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.

THE POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, or designee, provide support and paraprofessional work, assist the physical education teacher with instructional activities, and assist students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

Written and Oral exam notifications will be sent through the EdJoin email. Often, applicants miss sent emails because spam and junk emails are not checked. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be notified by email of the examination date and time. Applications must be completed in full. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of the application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required and some experience in working with children. Some college level coursework in early childhood education, psychology, and/or coursework in kinesiology is desirable. Possession of a valid CA driver’s license. - Part-time positions are typically 5.5 to 6 hours/day - Positions are 29.5 hours/week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Significant standing, walking, running, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling; ability to lift 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, and multiple physical environments (blacktop, grass, fields, playground equipment, gymnasiums, and weight rooms). Please note *If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Collaborative and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment* Westminster School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610). Rich Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent 14121 Cedarwood Street Westminster, CA 92683 [email protected] 714-894-7311 x1160