Instructional Assistant 1 (Tualatin Elementary School)

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tualatin, OR

20h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Assists or lends support to licensed teachers, or under the direction of other staff in a supervisory role. Performs student supervision tasks of limited variety and moderate complexity. These tasks can be readily learned on the job. Positions in this classification may be part-time depending on district need.

Requirements

Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the above essential functions satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication)
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner.
Employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions.
Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.
See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students)
Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors)
Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for distress signals)
Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs)
Light lifting occurs frequently (0-20 lbs)
There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment
Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheel chair, vacuuming, open/close doors, gait trainer and stander)
Occasional implementation, or assistance with implementation of individual student restraint protocols
Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom)
Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in course of day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching)
Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach)
Occasional use of glues
Constant exposure to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting)
Exposure to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently
Jobs in this classification are physically active positions that perform duties both inside and outside including exposure to inclement weather.
Noise level is generally moderate to high

Nice To Haves

One year minimum child-care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public-Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for
Assist licensed teacher with routine classroom activities
Assist licensed teacher in preparing for assignments including but not limited to; correction of papers, copying, decorating classroom, preparation of supplies
Assist in a variety of building tasks including but not limited to; selling lunch tickets, counting lunch fund receipts, recording and balancing lunch count data
Supervise students in classrooms, lunchrooms, media centers, playground, bus pickup/drop off
This position supervises and resolves routine behavior problems within prescribed guidelines of school policy and/or individual student behavior plans.
Refers repetitive or severe problems to teacher or administrator
Administers first aid