Instructional Assistant 2 Reading & Math

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J • Portland, OR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a teacher, this position performs a variety of duties to assist students, staff, and administrators in a split 1st & 2nd grade classroom. The role requires making independent judgments within prescribed policies, using good judgment in various situations including emergencies, and working effectively with a diverse range of students. The Instructional Assistant is expected to be a supportive member of the educational team, communicate effectively with students, maintain confidentiality, and continuously learn and implement program policies and job requirements through training and workshops. A key responsibility includes intervening and separating young children when necessary. Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience working in an Early Childhood Education and/or preschool setting.
• Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be certified with a Medic First Aid Card 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).
• 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.
• Willingness to attend English class as requested by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, staff, and administrators.
• Make independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures.
• Use good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies.
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain necessary information and training.
• Be an effective member of an educational support team.
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Complete work within established timelines.
• Communicate with the appropriate student age group, exercising both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, and non-judgmental attitude towards students, staff, and the program.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and the general public.
• Learn and implement policies for students of the program.
• Remain current on job requirements by attending training, classes, or workshops.
• Intervene and separate quibbling toddler-size children.
• Implement developmentally appropriate practices.
• Keep current on department issues.
• Learn and state guidelines that govern the department.
• Schedule meetings and maintain working relationships with various external entities (CCD, Visiting Health Nurse, Teen Parent Care Manager, School Staff, Early Intervention).
• Keep licensed staff and administrators advised on any concerns or issues regarding children, teen parents, and parents of teen parents.
• Work with students and their children in a nurturing, positive, non-judgmental, non-preferential manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, children, families, programming, and staff.
• Plan and implement daily routines of children and assist with program direction.
• Implement department/school discipline guidelines.
• Remain flexible during periods of change or reassignment.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards.
• Meet infant and toddler individual needs including diapering, changing, feeding, play times, and napping.
• 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.

Benefits

• 9 month assignment
• G range of the Classified Job Schedule
• Up to (4) four years experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilities and skills.

What This Job Offers

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