Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the position of:
7.5 HOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT – Phoenix High School APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: Online Application Portal with online application, current resume. Visit our website at: https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/Page/1 T
his 7.5 hour position starts as soon as possible. CLOSING DATE: Until filled REPORTS TO: Building Administration
SALARY: As per the collective bargaining agreement with OSEA, currently at $20.11 to $25.42 per hour depending on experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION: To assist teachers in assessment of academic and behavioral/social skills and in the prescriptive teaching in academic and behavioral/social areas. Provide instruction in small groups or one-on-one in multiple subjects as well as supervision of students in the classroom and non-instructional settings. Other related duties as assigned.
This position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a dedication to ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed, recognizing and addressing barriers to academic achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills.
- Ability to successfully work with moderately-impacted special education students.
- Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) college credit or successful completion of Work Keys test exam (or other comparable skills evaluation) prior to hiring.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and adults.
- Must be currently or willing to become first aid/CPR certified.
- Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephones, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.; ability to read written material; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs)
- Preference may be given to those who are fluent in Spanish and English.
All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.
Phoenix-Talent Schools #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, or disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.
Any offer of employment made by Phoenix-Talent Schools is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
