***MUST BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED**********

• 72 Quarter hours of credit; or
• obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.) Currently the District is accepting test results from the Praxis Parapro test.
  JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant 3/Kindergarten Classroom
  IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: TTSD Principal and/or designee
  FTE: 0.4688 (3.75 hours a day)
  POSITION START DATE: As soon as possible after hire

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, FUNCTIONS, AND CAPABILITIES

• High school diploma reflecting reading, writing
• Two years of post secondary college education
• If a candidate meets all other qualifications, except the two years of post secondary education, they may be hired on the condition when the Department of Education develop a proficiency test they will need to pass the test to remain in the position
• Oregon Driver’s License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
• Associates Degree in Education is preferred
• Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
• Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and
• Responsibilities of this position may include blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication
• Focuses on preventing and solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas; and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner. Employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.
• High school graduation or GED math level would be sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties and responsibilities of this position
• Spanish language proficiency desirable

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students)
• Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors)
• Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for distress signals)
• Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs)
• There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment
• Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheel chair, vacuuming, open/close doors, student restraints, defiant student, gait trainer and stander)
• Ability to chase children who run
• Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom)
• Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in the course of a day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching)
• Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach)
• Occasional use of glues
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting)
• May be exposed to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently
• Work for the most part is performed indoors with some outdoor activity. Employee may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather during supervision and field trips. Employees must have the physical ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds, reach, grasp, kneel, squat, walk, and stand. Employees may be exposed to occasional loud noises during supervision.

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of teachers, performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for elementary students. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program. Prepares instructional materials, maintains classroom discipline, and conducts planned activities using teacher designated methods. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Works twenty to forty hours
• Maintains a high level of mental functioning and emotional control
• Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Has hearing and visual ability correctable to normal range
• Has motor skill sufficient to walk, kneel, and stand for extended periods
• Implements planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instructional support
• Proficient English usage, grammar and punctuation skills
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline
• Prepare instructional materials, using a typewriter, word processor, duplicating equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, and the like
• Assist in ordering, preparing, administering and correcting instructional materials
• Provide back-up support to other positions in the school in case of absence or work overload
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Attend District-provided in-service and educational activities
• Escort and monitor students in environment (including classroom, playground, cafeteria, buses, field trips, etc.)
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations
• Work effectively with students with diverse needs
• Demonstrate the ability to acquire new skills and obtain new information necessary to work effectively with all students, including students receiving early childhood special education services
• Demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective member of a team
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Assist in administering assessments
• Assist in implementing educational programs designed by the classroom teacher
• Assist in implementing behavioral and disciplinary programs designed by classroom teacher
• Help with and/or monitor student’s completion of classroom assignments
• Correct objective test and assignments, record scores and student attendance
• Contact parents to communicate objective information as designated by the ELL and/or classroom teacher
• Assist teachers in preparing and maintaining instructional materials and maintain files
• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining classroom environment
• Assist with student restroom needs
• Participate in restraint training as appropriate and follows established procedures
• Practice instructional practices, procedures and equipment
• Effectively use appropriate communications with other employees and students by exercising tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and other employees
• Working with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines
• Understanding and executing oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Operating standard office equipment such as typewriter, computer terminal, word processor, calculator, and photocopier in an effective manner
• Physically performing duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students)
• Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors)
• Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for distress signals)
• Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs)
• There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment
• Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheel chair, vacuuming, open/close doors, student restraints, defiant student, gait trainer and stander)
• Ability to chase children who run
• Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom)
• Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in the course of a day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching)
• Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach)
• Occasional use of glues
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting)
• May be exposed to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently
• Work for the most part is performed indoors with some outdoor activity. Employee may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather during supervision and field trips. Employees must have the physical ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds, reach, grasp, kneel, squat, walk, and stand. Employees may be exposed to occasional loud noises during supervision