Hybrid Life Skills Instructional Assistant en Brookings Harbor School District 17C
Brookings Harbor School District 17C · Brookings, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en Brookings
- Position Type:
Support Staff/Life Skills Aide - Date Posted:
8/21/2025 - Location:
Kalmiopsis Elementary School - Date Available:
2025-2026 - Closing Date:
09/03/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s Mission.
- Assists in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials by individually working with small groups of students, or individual students:
- reinforcing instruction.
- following up on specific language, spelling, reading, mathematics, and other subject-area activities as directed by the Teacher.
- monitoring and overseeing student tasks, practices and assignments in various subjects.
- Independently implements planned activities using Teacher-designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instruction.
- Independently implements individual and group behavior plans.
- May be required to independently assist students in community-based activities offsite.
- Prepares and implements instructional materials using all available technology including augmentative communication devices and assistive technology devices.
- Provides physical accommodation to students who require it by:
- assisting students in and out of mobility devices;
- lifting students when needed;
- assisting with orthopedic devices;
- applying a specialized medical plan developed by a District Nurse or related specialist; and
- providing assistance that may include toileting, lifting, pursuing or apprehending, restraining, secluding, providing physical prompts, and any other physical assistance needed for students within specialized programs for all disability types and cultural differences for ages 5 to 21.
- Encourages acceptable student behavior and assists in maintaining classroom discipline. Guides and reinforces student understanding of classroom rules and procedures. Supervises student interaction so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved. Controls aggressive behavior, settles disputes and otherwise encourages cooperative, well-mannered activity. Instructs as to acceptable and appropriate community behavior.
- Attends required trainings for certification in seizure protocols, mealtime plans, and tube feeding.
- Assists in guiding students to develop proper emotional control, physical hygiene, and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations; assures appropriate student behavior by coaching students during job performance, demonstrating tasks, monitoring attendance and implementing behavior support plans.
- May be required to ride school buses to support the needs of a student or students while they are being transported to or from school or a school activity. This may include arriving at a student’s home pick-up location to serve as a support for the student on the bus and back.
- Confers with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
- Prepares, administers, and scores various tests and assignments as directed, including proficiency placement tests.
- Takes data on student performance while simultaneously instructing under the direction of the Teacher.
- Provides assistance to students as the students review and complete classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
- Assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples, and offering general guidance.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties using basic office equipment, computers, word processing software, spreadsheets, classroom software, and classroom computer programs:
- Ordering, preparing, administering and correcting instructional materials.
- generating computer documents and duplicating materials.
- preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications,
- maintaining student records and files as directed.
- assembling materials, preparing individual profile charts, accounting for students.
- compiling information and materials and preparing reports as requested.
- Works with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
- Understands and executes oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains effective working relationships with school personnel and students. Effectively works and communicates with students and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
- Must possess OIS certification or have completed other Restraint/Seclusion courses approved by the District within 90 days of hire.
- Must be able to drive to alternate locations in order to support students.
- Must have completed two years of post-secondary education or an Associate Degree, preferably including coursework in working with children in an educational setting.
- In lieu of Item 4 above, must possess both of the following:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, and
- Passing score on a qualifying state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (In order to qualify, this assessment must meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Information about qualifying assessments is available in the Human Resources office.)
- Must have two years of previous training and/or experience in instructional techniques and behavior management and modification, preferably with disabled children and/or adults.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees and students using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
- Must be able to collect data and perform basic mathematical functions.
- Must be able to communicate in written and spoken English with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, word processor, calculator and photocopier.
- Sitting;
- Running;
- Pushing and pulling;
- Toileting;
- Feeding;
- Restraining a student;
- Lifting up to 75 lbs;
- Bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching;
- Speaking and hearing often in a noisy environment.
| Life Skills Instructional Assistant | JobID: 1198 |
BROOKINGS HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-C
LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
7 Hours- Full time
PURPOSE: The Life Skills Aide assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program. The Life Skills Aide prepares instructional materials, helps to maintain classroom discipline, and conducts planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials with or without direct teacher supervision. The incumbent may also provide supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment.
REPORTS TO: Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Special Programs
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Life Skills Aide works largely within the classroom and other areas of the school building and grounds where students may congregate. Although the primary work is indoors, the Special Education Program Assistant frequently works outdoors supervising students, in variable weather conditions including inclement weather.
The incumbent must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. The incumbent must be able to observe multiple students across large and small physical spaces and attend to individual student’s needs while ensuring that other students are not unattended. The incumbent will need to walk quickly and run at times, and assume various physical postures associated with instruction and caring for students with special needs, including:
Work Year: 10 month
Employee Group: Classified BHEA Life Skills Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Revised: May 4, 2015
The Brookings-Harbor School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Brookings-Harbor School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.
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