Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School•Beaverton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Assistant (EA) assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program, through preparation of the classroom and materials, and through working with individual and small groups of students. The EA also provides supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment. This includes providing assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recesses as well as during our before school and after school programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess an understanding of child development principles and practices.
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 writing and conversations- 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.
Willing to acquire a food handler’s card.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish & English preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials by individually working with small groups of students, or individual students
Provides classroom support to the Teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading, field trips, and other areas where students gather
May be required to provide occasional assistance for the physical needs of a student by helping with feeding needs, and/or assisting with restroom assistance.
Prepares, administers, and scores various tests and assignments as directed, including proficiency placement tests
Provides assistance to students as the students review and complete classroom assignments, homework, and projects
Encourages acceptable student behavior and assists in maintaining classroom discipline. Guides and reinforces student understanding of classroom rules and procedures
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
Works with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
Understands and executes oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintain effective working relationships with other members of the custodial staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.
Collaborate and assist in designing and implementing activities and assignments to encourage attendee's intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment and abilities.
Assist students with their daily homework
Interact with children in an effort to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers; answer student questions, provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Assure student understanding of program rules and procedures; maintain appropriate order and student conduct.
Assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to program supervisors.
Monitor children to ensure their health, safety and physical well-being; perform routine First Aid and CPR; perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures; enforce and ensure the health and safety rules and procedures are observed.
Perform a variety of low level clerical duties in support of program activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing materials; log and record information; create and maintain records and files as assigned
Operate a variety of after school program supplies and equipment including athletic equipment, arts and crafts equipment, and office equipment as assigned.
Act as a liaison between parents, staff, and school personnel; assist in conferring with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary.
Assist in the maintenance of accounting procedures for budgeting and expenditures and inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assist with enrolling students.
Perform related duties as assigned.