Educational Assistant, Kinder, Bilingual Required

Reynolds Sd 7•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Assistant works in a classroom support role under direct supervision, assisting with student supervision and instruction, routine clerical tasks, and students’ educational, health, or language needs, depending on assignment. The role supports teachers in implementing lesson plans and developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills, while helping maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment. In bilingual assignments, the assistant administers tests and language assessments under teacher guidance and translates verbal and written communications to help students, teachers, parents, and school personnel communicate effectively. Special assignments may include providing health care, supporting student job placement or transition programs, and assisting students with special needs. In Life Skills or Functional Life Skills classrooms, duties may include supporting students with disabilities, toileting and feeding, implementing behavior support plans, providing direct instruction to verbal and non-verbal students, and transferring or lifting students. Employees may also serve as crossing guards or supervise cafeteria and recess activities. OIS and other job-related training are required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, following the 26-27 Educational Assistant Calendar, for 6.5 hours per day.

Requirements

Job-related paid or volunteer experience with school-age children.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalent of two years of college (AA or 60 credits), or Work Keys scores of 4 or greater on all three assessments, or a passing PARA Pro Test.
Ability to perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to use English in written and verbal communication with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to provide for children’s special health care needs in applicable assignments.
Knowledge of child development principles and, in bilingual assignments, instructional processes in the designated language, written and oral.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies; rapidly learn instructional methods and materials; and address students with special needs in applicable assignments.
Physical abilities include stooping or crouching, reaching or handling, prolonged standing, and walking up and down stairs.
Talking and hearing conversations, and near and far visual acuity, depth perception, accommodation, and field of vision.
Oregon fingerprint and criminal check clearance.
Bilingual/Bicultural work capability is a special requirement for this position.
First Aid and CPR certificates may be required in special assignments.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bicultural qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with implementing lesson plans and developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Maintain classroom equipment, bulletin boards, display areas, and student files and records.
Adapt classroom work and homework under teacher direction to support or reinforce classroom objectives.
Monitor students and classroom or playground activities to maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions, including scheduling and copying.
Lead individual students or groups in learning activities as directed by the teacher.
Provide first aid or medical assistance in some assignments, including care for medically fragile students.
Assist with student job placement and on-site supervision of student transition programs in some assignments.
Administer tests and language assessments under teacher guidance in bilingual assignments.
Translate verbal and written communications in bilingual assignments.
Confer with teachers, parents, and appropriate community agency personnel about student progress and objectives.
Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills or knowledge.
Assist students in settings such as the media center, lunchroom, and playground.
In Life Skills or Functional Life Skills classrooms, assist students with disabilities, toileting, diaper changing, and feeding; implement behavior support plans; provide direct instruction to verbal and non-verbal students; and transfer or lift students from wheelchairs or physical therapy equipment.
Perform crossing guard duties and/or cafeteria or recess supervision as assigned.
Complete OIS training and additional training for the position.