Teacher Assistant - Health Fitness - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Position Type:Paraprofessional/Teacher AssistantDate Posted:1/12/2026Location:Anticipated VacanciesAdditional Information: Show/HideSpring Branch Independent School DistrictJob DescriptionTeacher Assistant - Health FitnessJob Title: Teacher Assistant - Health Fitness Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 202 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for providing a program of gross and fine motor activities, rhythmic activities, gymnastics, integrated academic activities, social development, physical activities developing physical fitness and/or an awareness of physical fitness, reinforcement of life skills, and of health and safety, which are developmentally appropriate for ages Pre-K through 5th grade. This program is inclusive of the physically and emotionally challenged. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.Educational Aide Certification.Continuing Education: Must complete 15 hours of "professional growth" annually, which is provided and/or approved by the SBISD Health Administrator.Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work and communicate with children and adults.Fluent in English (speaking and writing); bilingual preferred.Ability to perform indoor and outdoor activities.Ability to perform and demonstrate activities that involve a variety of materials and equipment and/or activities that are physically active.Experience:* Acceptable experience with young children.Major Duties andResponsibilities: Instructional Support:* Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.* Plan cooperatively and on a regular basis with the Health Fitness Specialist.Student Management:Create and maintain a suitable environment for all students in Pre-K through 5th grade, including the physically and emotionally challenged.Help supervise, organize and maintain a system of class management.Assist children in participating in a variety of activities.Cooperatively plan for and assist children in participating in a variety of activities and provide independent instruction.Other:Maintain records and perform clerical duties related to health fitness classes.Maintain a physically and emotionally safe indoor and outdoor environment.Prescribe and implement assessment.Order materials/supplies and prepare and organize materials and equipment daily.Perform other duties as assigned.SupervisoryResponsibilities: None Equipment Used: Personal computer and various office equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress.Work with frequent interruptions.This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.Physical Demands:Repetitive hand motions.Prolonged use of the computer.Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.Application Procedure: Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.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. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.