Educational Assistant - Special Education - Structured Skills

Parkrose SD 3•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of “Educational Assistant” in the Specialized Classroom, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. This role is focused on providing 1:1 service to youth who experience autism and supporting students in a specialized classroom environment.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience 1:1 service to youth who experience autism
Multicultural Competency
Oregon Department of Education - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $75.00 for criminal background check (one-time payroll deduction))
Current Oregon Intervention System (or other Oregon-approved physical management system)
First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain
Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or An associate's (or higher) degree, or A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.
Regular attendance at work must be maintained
Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to gather and report relevant data
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Skills to perform: Rapid paced direct instruction
Knowledge of: The principles of child development and instructional processes
Knowledge of: How Autism impacts behavior, communication, learning
Abilities to : Understand and address students with special needs
Abilities to : Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Abilities to : Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies
Abilities to : Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
Additional Skills to perform: Basic clerical functions
Additional Skills to perform: Basic math calculations
Additional Skills to perform: Provide for health care needs of students
Additional Skills to perform: Use English in both written and verbal form
Additional Skills to perform: Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Additional Skills to perform: Maintain detailed and accurate records
Additional Skills to perform: Operate standard office equipment including Micro Soft computer applications
Near/far visual acuity, depth perception. unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing, ability to talk/converse and the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Experience
Experience working with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading.
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Implements classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom learning.
Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learners that supports the planning process.
Reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work.
Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ goals.
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.