Educational Assistant - Special Education

Eugene School District 4J•Eugene, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position working 6.5 hours per day on a 192-day school year schedule, Monday through Friday. The role assists teachers in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs for students with developmental or other learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing instructional assistance, monitoring student progress, preparing classroom materials, supervising students, and maintaining records. The position requires adherence to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and may involve tutoring, composing assignments, and maintaining classroom order. The assistant also helps guide students in social situations, instructs in health habits, orients substitute teachers, and may assist with parent-teacher conferences and budgeting for supplies. Supervision during physical education and assistance with school bus boarding are also potential duties. Maintaining regular attendance is essential.

Requirements

Meet Highly Qualified status as defined by the state of Oregon, ORS 581-037-0006.
Documentation for Highly Qualified status: Official or Unofficial transcripts, with your name displayed, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits.
Documentation for Highly Qualified status: Obtaining an associate's or higher degree.
Documentation for Highly Qualified status: Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
An ability to work with or lead students in group or individual instructional activities.
Knowledge of grammar, math, language arts, social sciences, health, penmanship and reading principles.
Ability to adapt standard educational curriculum to the specialized needs of students with learning disabilities.
Ability to present instructional material in a clear, sequenced manner while sensitive to the needs of students and to adjust material according to their ability to comprehend.
Ability to respond to specialized health care requirements.
Ability to observe, interpret and record data involving the academic record and behavior of students.
Ability to type, prepare classroom materials or artwork, operate current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.), or perform other clerical duties.
Ability to use or learn to use computers and appropriate computer software.
Ability to work independently and work harmoniously with other teachers and assistants.
Dependability, adaptability, patience, consistency, high level of communication skills, with resourcefulness are helpful, as is ability to deal with stress of working closely with disabled students.
Ability to assess situations and act swiftly and appropriately and with sound judgment for the safety and well-being of students and teacher.
Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations.
Previous training, education, or experience in instructional techniques and behavior management and modification methods.
Previous training in basic clerical skills.
Demonstrated ability to type.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; directly instruct students, review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests.
Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; compute weekly, monthly and term grades.
Redistribute lessons and review with students; file as necessary.
Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher.
Record student progress and behavior on IEP (Individual Education Program) or other reports; document areas in need of emphasis or reiteration.
Tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary.
Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher.
Maintain filing system for these materials.
Update bulletin board with displays pertinent to curriculum or student interest.
Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
Supervise students in the Resource Room, classroom or hallways as assigned; insure that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage cooperative, safe and well-mannered activity.
Assist in guiding children to develop proper emotional control and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations.
Instruct in proper dress, grooming and health habits.
Orient substitute teachers as to class curriculum and location of teaching materials.
Arrange parent-teacher conferences; consult with other student instructors when a difficulty involving a specific child arises.
May budget expenditures for periodicals, textbooks and other supplies; inventory stock, complete purchase orders for additional materials, stock shelves upon arrival and otherwise maintain an inventory of supplies.
May supervise students in preparation for physical education and monitor activities so that safety precautions are upheld and unruly behavior does not transpire.
May assist students to board and exit the school bus safely.
Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.