Dual Language Immersion Instructional Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish) - Hawks View Elementary

Sherwood Sd 88J • Sherwood, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position aims to improve student achievement by performing duties related to the assessment and enrollment of language minority students in the District’s instructional programs. The role involves providing interpretation and translation, facilitating parent involvement, and offering bi-lingual instructional and non-instructional support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator. The assistant may function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising considerable skill with supervision within a teacher-planned and evaluated program. Responsibilities include assisting in providing a safe and healthy environment for students and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Required to speak, understand, read, and write Spanish and English
• Willing to learn and implement new programs
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent communication, organizational, and management skills
• Ability to work well with children and teachers
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Basic technology skills
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Flexible and works well with others
• Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans, and other student plans
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom
• Assist with communicating student expectations
• Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management (i.e. PBS, CPC, Calming Corners, etc.)
• Data Input
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education obtaining at least 36 credits per year, OR Obtained an Associates (or higher) degree, OR Obtained a Paraprofessional Certificate through Praxis

Nice To Haves

• May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the social and educational development of the students
• Implement district mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance, including assessing, placement, preparing materials, teaching, and monitoring student progress in small group instruction
• Provide teachers data to document student progress
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times, including playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, monitor before school, and small group management
• Provide clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards students, staff, and the program
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and the general public
• Prepare instructional materials related to the area of assignment
• Supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, and at crosswalks
• Administer minor first aid
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs

Benefits

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree