Instructional Assistant presso North Marion School District 15

Position Summary

In collaboration and under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher, create a vibrant learning community for assigned identified students. Performs a variety of tasks such as, assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students on Individual Educational Plans (I.E.P.) individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials.  Support the implementation of instructional programs aligned to the District’s Core Values, and Mission, creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and access their chosen path.  Establish relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a sense of belonging and community.  Some positions require aptitude and skill in working with the particular disabilities or learning needs of students.

An employee in the North Marion School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission, vision and guiding values

Our Mission - North Marion, learning together to cultivate lifelong growth.

Our Vision - Communities engaged and unified in providing all students equitable access to their chosen path.

Five Guiding Values

• Community - Diverse cultures rooted in caring and collaboration
• Innovation and Learning - Through a spirit of curiosity and creativity
• Diversity - Will be our strength when all voices are valued, heard, and represented
• Expectations - High standards with support for all students and staff
• Responsibility - Each of us is accountable for our words, actions, and results

Minimum Qualifications

1. Educational Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030
• Two years of post-secondary study, or
• An Associate's degree or higher, or
• A passing score, by time of employment, on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. More information can be found at: https://www.wesd.org/page/63

1. Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license
2. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
3. Must be able to complete all tasks described in full job description (available upon request)
4. Must be able to lift 50 pounds
5. Willingness and ability to assume responsibility of one-on-one working relationships with students and staff
6. Must be able to review and follow lesson plans prepared by program coordinator
7. Will be required to provide health maintenance for students who have physical challenges
8. Must be willing to learn and follow health, behavioral and educational protocols written specifically to individual students
9. Help manage and support the behavior, academic and health plans for student experiencing physical, mental and behavioral challenges.
10. Applicant should possess the ability to work well with student who are experiencing physical, mental and behavioral challenges.
11. Will need to meet the criteria for “No Child Left Behind Act” set by law, and also complete all of the requirements under the State of Oregon statutes, rules and regulations that apply to these NCLB requirements
12. Flexible, willing to work with a variety of grades to address student needs at times

Essential Functions

 Essential Responsibilities Related to the Position

• {SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM}  

1. Work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment.
2. Perform all related services as needed (as outlined in IDEA) i.e. feeding, catheterization, toileting, etc.
3. Provides for the identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, and other related needs.
4. Assists in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district’s discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students

• Additional Job-Related Responsibilities 

1. Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
2. Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
3. Work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job.
4. Knowledgeable in the use of English, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance.
5. Operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment.
6. Ability to transport and supervise students in a vocational setting, on or off campus, as part of their I.E.P.
7. Assists teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences for students enrolled in a special education program; confers with teachers to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
8. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
9. Assists in the instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision; revises lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
10. Supervises students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment.
11. Assist with large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling
12. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makes up work as assigned by the teacher.
13. Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
14. Provides information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
15. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
16. Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.

• Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 

1. Performs various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitors assignments, maintains accurate files, and performs other related functions.
2. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods.
3. Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
4. Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
5. Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
6. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
7. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
8. Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
9. Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
10. Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
11. Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
12. Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

Other Requirements/Responsibilities

1. Must maintain a First Aid and/or CPR Card
2. May be required to serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider
3. Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor

Special Considerations

• Bilingual (Spanish) abilities preferred.

Evaluation

Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Terms of Employment

Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

North Marion School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the
position.