LEARNING RESOURCE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Stayton Elementary
SPA I - 6.5 hrs/day 7:30-2:30
POSITION TYPE: Classified
START DATE: August 2025
WORK DAYS: 185 (with August start date)
PAY: Pay for the 2024-25 school year will range from $16.98 to $22.41 per hour depending upon experience.
In addition, we pay your PERS contribution.
The North Santiam School District is looking for a highly qualified energetic, positive, self-starter who is a team player. Experience working with special needs students preferred. Bilingual preferred.
Hours for this position will be 7:30-2:30 M-F.
At the time of hire, candidates must qualify by having met at least one of the following requirements:
- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
- Obtain an Associate’s Degree or higher; or
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics or the instruction in readiness for these subjects (assessment currently in development by Oregon Department of Education). Paraprofessionals qualifying under this criterion must have a high school diploma or equivalent as a prerequisite.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Principles, practices, and techniques of instruction related to area of assignment - reading instruction will be the focus
- Proper child care techniques
- Techniques and methods of student supervision and classroom management
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and computer equipment preferred
ABILITY TO:
- Deliver instructional programs to students as assigned by supervising teachers: Focus will be small group instruction teaching reading intervention.
- Work effectively in an environment that can both be physically and emotionally fatiguing
- Learn basic first aid requirements
- Work in a team situation
- Understand and appropriately interpret instruction plans
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Work with students who require additional instructional support.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):
- Assist in implementing learning experiences to students enrolled in program; confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance in tutorial and testing activities
- Instruct students in small group and one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher oversight; review lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve goals and objectives
- Conduct student testing using prescribed batteries
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior
- Correct tests and record scores on appropriate forms; report results to teacher
- Help students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promote safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and appropriate interpersonal actions
- Respond to discipline programs
- Act as a role model
- Attend in-service and workshop training related to area of assignment; apply training to instructional responsibilities
- Perform a variety of general clerical duties including writing attendance reports, grading papers, and maintaining accurate files
- Perform related duties as assigned
North Santiam is a PBIS District Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS) focuses efforts on creating an environment that supports the educational environment. PBIS schools use school-wide and classroom positive reinforcement to promote expected behavior, teach behavioral expectations like academic skills, and use data-based information to guide intervention and management.
This position is subject to a funded budget based on staffing needs. Specific assignment is subject to change.
