3.5 Hour Educational Assistant - Instruction - High Lakes Elementary - Temporary

at  BendLa Pine School District

Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.
Studies have shown that some individuals (women and people of color, for example) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the position, and we acknowledge that that candidate may be an individual from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of a position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Teaching methods and procedures.
• Record keeping systems.
• Audio-visual equipment and office machines and their operation.
• Instructional materials and their uses.
• Students’ behavior and methods to assure proper conduct.
• Safety practices.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Learn to operate telephones, computers, and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.
• Use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional settings.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information, and materials as required by the position.
• Train and supervise student helpers.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards.
• Adhere to the district’s policy in dealing with bodily fluid spills.
• Adhere to the district requirements for a drug-free workplace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At least two years of related college education, an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements by passing the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam with a score of 455 or higher.
The position requires general knowledge of some technical procedures or work activity. Working knowledge of school district practices or basic policies may be necessary. Job learning time could range from one to six months; tasks are varied. Job proficiency can be acquired in six months to one year.

• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Learn to operate telephones, computers, and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.
• Use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional settings.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information, and materials as required by the position.
• Train and supervise student helpers.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards.
• Adhere to the district’s policy in dealing with bodily fluid spills.
• Adhere to the district requirements for a drug-free workplace