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Educational Assistant - Special Education - Gilham Elementary
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Instructional Assistant
This is a part-time, .875 FTE/7 hours per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Minimum requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by state of Oregon ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement, a resume will not be sufficient. Incomplete applications may not be processed. Documentation for Highly Qualified status: Official or unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits. OR Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma) OR Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores). The position assists the teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs and in providing services that enable students with developmental or other learning disabilities an additional opportunity to benefit from education. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher using standardized lessons prepared with sample responses, or lessons prepared by teacher, or lessons prepared by assistant and approved by teacher. Monitors student progress and mastery of social and academic skills by means of periodic testing and evaluation. Basic guidelines for class content and objectives are determined by the Supervisor; however, there is considerable latitude for instructional assistant autonomy in teaching methods. Considerable time is spent in lesson preparation and review before or after class hours, and students sometimes require additional counseling during after-school hours as well. Essential functions include: conferring with teacher and assisting in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; directly instructing students, reviewing coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administering tests. Collecting, sorting and correcting lessons and tests; recording grades in ledger; computing weekly, monthly and term grades. Redistributing lessons and reviewing with students; filing as necessary. Monitoring and supervising students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Recording student progress and behavior on IEP (Individual Education Program) or other reports; documenting areas in need of emphasis or reiteration. Tutoring on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary. Composing and formatting homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher. Maintaining filing system for these materials. Updating bulletin board with displays pertinent to curriculum or student interest. Preparing classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator). Supervising students in the Resource Room, classroom or hallways as assigned; insure that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage cooperative, safe and well-mannered activity. Assisting in guiding children to develop proper emotional control and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations. Instructing in proper dress, grooming and health habits. Orienting substitute teachers as to class curriculum and location of teaching materials. Arranging parent-teacher conferences; consulting with other student instructors when a difficulty involving a specific child arises. Budgeting expenditures for periodicals, textbooks and other supplies; inventorying stock, completing purchase orders for additional materials, stocking shelves upon arrival and otherwise maintaining an inventory of supplies. Supervising students in preparation for physical education and monitoring activities so that safety precautions are upheld and unruly behavior does not transpire. Assisting students to board and exit the school bus safely. Maintaining regular and prompt attendance. Performing other related duties as assigned.
This is a part-time, .875 FTE/7 hours per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Minimum requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by state of Oregon ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement, a resume will not be sufficient. Incomplete applications may not be processed. Documentation for Highly Qualified status: Official or unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits. OR Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma) OR Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores). The position assists the teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs and in providing services that enable students with developmental or other learning disabilities an additional opportunity to benefit from education. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher using standardized lessons prepared with sample responses, or lessons prepared by teacher, or lessons prepared by assistant and approved by teacher. Monitors student progress and mastery of social and academic skills by means of periodic testing and evaluation. Basic guidelines for class content and objectives are determined by the Supervisor; however, there is considerable latitude for instructional assistant autonomy in teaching methods. Considerable time is spent in lesson preparation and review before or after class hours, and students sometimes require additional counseling during after-school hours as well. Essential functions include: conferring with teacher and assisting in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; directly instructing students, reviewing coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administering tests. Collecting, sorting and correcting lessons and tests; recording grades in ledger; computing weekly, monthly and term grades. Redistributing lessons and reviewing with students; filing as necessary. Monitoring and supervising students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Recording student progress and behavior on IEP (Individual Education Program) or other reports; documenting areas in need of emphasis or reiteration. Tutoring on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary. Composing and formatting homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher. Maintaining filing system for these materials. Updating bulletin board with displays pertinent to curriculum or student interest. Preparing classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator). Supervising students in the Resource Room, classroom or hallways as assigned; insure that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage cooperative, safe and well-mannered activity. Assisting in guiding children to develop proper emotional control and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations. Instructing in proper dress, grooming and health habits. Orienting substitute teachers as to class curriculum and location of teaching materials. Arranging parent-teacher conferences; consulting with other student instructors when a difficulty involving a specific child arises. Budgeting expenditures for periodicals, textbooks and other supplies; inventorying stock, completing purchase orders for additional materials, stocking shelves upon arrival and otherwise maintaining an inventory of supplies. Supervising students in preparation for physical education and monitoring activities so that safety precautions are upheld and unruly behavior does not transpire. Assisting students to board and exit the school bus safely. Maintaining regular and prompt attendance. Performing other related duties as assigned.