Educational Assistant IB - Spanish Speaking Preferred

Multnomah ESD • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals and other supervisors, and assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs. NATURE & SCOPE: The primary distinguishing characteristic of the Educational Assistant IB classifications is the EA IB’s ability to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting the supervision and instruction of special needs students, observing and documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and assisting students with special health needs. Duties are performed under risk of infection and injury and require work with students having intense learning and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or G.E.D
• Experience working with at-risk youth, stuents with behavioral health needs, students with disabilities or in alternative education learning environments
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job
• Daily and consistent attendance and puncuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students, peers and programming outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to follow directions, follow through on classroom plans, and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, other educational assistants, other MESD and local school district personnel, and other agency partners.
• Ability to listen, make sound decisions on a day-to-day basis as well as during emergency or crisis situations, and effectively work with students in high stress environments.
• Good basic problem-solving with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform data collection and recording tasks.

Responsibilities

• Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, student specific delegated healthcare, and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Performs MESD program related instructional, behavioral and other activities such as helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.) and other related activities.
• Undertake delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments; and monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations.
• May participate in parent-teacher conferences and/or assist teachers in reviewing student progress and programs.
• Performs instructional support tasks such as preparing worksheets, organizing materials, creating and posting bulletin boards, data collection and monitoring progress.
• Assists students with physical education and other recreational activities.
• Participates in the implementation of student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning.
• Assists in transportation supervision, as needed or requested.
• Successfully complete necessary training (e.g. Safey Care, Mandatory Site trainings etc.), maintain required certifications, and demonstrate ability to implement program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures, physical interventions to avoid injuries and other safety protocols.

Benefits

• District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
• Two medical insurance plan options: Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Opt-Out option
• MESD pays employee’s 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED