PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (2354)
Salary: $20.11 - $22.94 Hourly
Location: District-wide/Various School Sites, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME, OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Job Number: 2354
Department: District-wide/Various School Sites
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description of Benefits
Provides instructional assistance to students in the Physical Education Program.
Application Filing Period
The application filing period will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Recruitment may close at any time.
Current Vacancies
This recruitment will be used to fill anticipated substitute (temporary/as-needed) positions. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the sixth step. All positions are part-time (9.25 mos/yr and 3-6 hours per day). Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta or Montrose). Based on the immediate and future needs of the district, the same recruitment may also be used to fill permanent positions as opportunities become available.
Examples of Duties
Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net:
• Performs a variety of responsible physical and instructional assistance tasks in accordance with written or oral directions from a teacher. • Supervises large groups of students on the playground during physical education classes. • Moves sports equipment, as needed, to assist in the physical education program; supervises correct use of equipment. • Oversees and participates in warm-up, cool-down, and stretching exercises. • Referees sports, games, and physical activities outdoors; reinforces skill instruction, rules, and elements of fair play. • Supervises large group activities indoors to accommodate students in physical education instruction during inclement weather, involving use of beanbags, foam balls, cards, etc. • Administers written or physical agility tests for the teacher. • Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as maintaining files and records, typing, preparing dittos, and operating various types of audio-visual and office equipment. • Assists in class supervision on field trips. • Performs related work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• A wide variety of student needs and behavior characteristics. • Management of large groups of students with differing levels of physical abilities. • Record keeping principles and procedures. • Classroom/school procedures and rules of conduct.
Ability to:
• Work within the framework and requirements of the instructional program to which assigned. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Operate office and audiovisual equipment. • Address groups of students and be heard and understood outdoors. • Demonstrate or reinforce instructions for rapid paced, rigorous sports, games, and fitness aerobics. • Stand for prolonged periods of time while observing, demonstrating or reinforcing physical education activities. • Carry and move sports equipment such as bats, balls, field markers, cones or sit-up mats; may weigh up to 50 pounds. • Establish and maintain effective work relationships. • Compile and maintain records and files.
Minimum Requirements
None.
Desirable Qualifications
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
Examination Process
To apply, visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd
Step-by-step online employment application guide: https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide
Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
A review of applicants experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of top-qualifying applicants whose background and qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a performance test and will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.
Salary
The listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.
Employment Standards
CLASS QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
• A wide variety of student needs and behavior characteristics. • Management of large groups of students with differing levels of physical abilities. • Record keeping principles and procedures. • Classroom/school procedures and rules of conduct.
Ability to:
• Work within the framework and requirements of the instructional program to which assigned. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Operate office and audiovisual equipment. • Address groups of students and be heard and understood outdoors. • Demonstrate or reinforce instructions for rapid paced, rigorous sports, games, and fitness aerobics. • Stand for prolonged periods of time while observing, demonstrating or reinforcing physical education activities. • Carry and move sports equipment such as bats, balls, field markers, cones or sit-up mats; may weigh up to 50 pounds. • Establish and maintain effective work relationships. • Compile and maintain records and files.
Minimum Requirements
None.
Desirable Qualifications
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
Examination Process
To apply, visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd
Step-by-step online employment application guide: https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide
Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
A review of applicants experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of top-qualifying applicants whose background and qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination may include a performance test and will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.
Salary
The listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.
Employment Standards
CLASSIFICATION
When a vacant position is to be filled, the top three reachable ranks from the eligibility list are contacted for employment interviews. The supervisor of the vacant position will interview those candidates and may make a selection from any one of them. Depending on the vacancy, current employees in the same classification who have a transfer request on file, may also be interviewed. New employees must serve a six-month or one-year probationary period, depending on the classification involved.
Fingerprint Requirement
California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees.
Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination
New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.
Accommodation
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process. Requests must be made at the time of application.
Physical Examination
As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination and laboratory tests, which include a urinalysis. The urinalysis includes a drug screening. These tests must be given by a District-approved physician.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432)
As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reported Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment. The training must also be completed annually thereafter.
Veterans Preference
Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans status (Form DD-214). This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period.
Reminder
All current employees are reminded that in order to promote, an application must be filed during the filing period, tests must be taken, and passed. Permanent employees interested in a transfer must file a transfer request form.