Job Purpose Statement:  The job of “Educational Assistant” is done under the direct supervision of the building principal and may also be under the supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students.  This position will include providing support and intervention with students in our general education classrooms and general student supervision (such as recess and lunch). 

 

General Duties:

• Provide instructional support to all students under the direction of licensed staff in multiple instructional contexts: (individual, small group, large group, transitions, etc.)  
• Supervise and redirect students in multiple contexts to maintain a safe and inclusive environment in various settings.
• Build relationships and trust with students, staff and families through consistency, clear and professional communication, and empathy.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement appropriate strategies, methods, materials, equipment, and record keeping in order to assist students in meeting their educational goals
• Lead instruction and monitor student progress for individuals and small groups.
• Assist with 
• identifying, gathering, and preparing instructional materials/resources and educational strategies
• student assessment, data gathering and record keeping
• classroom management and maintaining student discipline
• Communicate and collaborate with other school staff in order to meet the needs of students.
• Maintain regular and appropriate attendance and record keeping for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the school.
• Attend and apply required training.
• May be required to maintain current First aid/CPR certification, and implement medical protocols, as needed.

 

Required Experience and Education:

Prior job related experience with school age children.

• Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the Oregon Paraprofessional Assessment. Will need to submit official college transcripts or test results, if hired.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community,  basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and perform basic clerical functions.   
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.  
• Abilities to work as part of an instructional team and be willing to be flexible in working with a wide variety of students and tasks; sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. 

 

We are a school community dedicated to building, and sustaining positive relationships among our staff, students and community members. We collaborate and support each other with flexibility because we believe that is what it takes to serve the needs of every child. Individual team member’s contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. Flexibility, dedication, and support are what our students and staff require to thrive.

 

Must complete fingerprint-based criminal history verification

Work with school level students from 7th-8th grades, with focus on equity and second language skills a plus

Four day student contact week, 8.25 hours/day, position starts ASAP

 

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation1, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition2, age, veterans' status3, service in uniformed service. familial status, genetic information, and individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability4 if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. (see Board Policy GBA)