Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional - Elementary

at  PENDLETON SD 16

The Pendleton School district has an immediate opening for a Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary Range: $ 15.00 to $18.23 per hour. Depending on experience.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision( District contributes $ 1850), Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
Job Description: The classified staff member demonstrates a continuing work attitude toward effectively accomplishing the department, building, district and community educational goals.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year as determined by the administration and in accordance with Board policy, individual work agreements and the collective bargaining agreement. Supervisor will consider individual training, experience, and specific needs in making staff assignments.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list if responsibilities, skills duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as deems advisable.
We reserve the right to modify the details of a position at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Pendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity to education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, handicap, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and executive orders. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Kevin Headings, Affirmative Action Officer, 107 NW 10th, Pendleton, OR 97801. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900

• Practices punctuality for work.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Actively supports student and staff activities.
• Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems through the adopted channels of district policy and labor agreements.
• Knows and adheres to district policies, rules, regulations, financial procedures, and approved practices.
• Respects and obeys the laws of Oregon.
• Fulfills requests and directives made by immediate administrator, superintendent or his/her designee.
• Clearly communicates with student’s established parameters for behavior by following department, building and district student discipline procedures.
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity for the value of all students and employees.
• Demonstrates positive interaction with students, employees and public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists teacher in instructional setting.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
• Organizes and manages students work under teacher direction.
• Assists teachers in correcting and recording students work and in testing students.
• Supervises class for short periods of time.
• Assists students on computers and with various computer programs and testing programs.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Implements planned activities using teacher designed methods and materials for individual and small groups for instructional support, including those with special needs.
• Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.
• Prepares and provides clerical support to teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, and AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Maintains accurate records and gathers information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
• Communicates effectively with teachers
• Provide for identified physical needs of students, such as toileting, feeding, therapy, transporting, assisting in lifting or moving students who lack mobility, and other related needs.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Two years of college and/or successful work keys exam preferred.