Instructional Assistant 3 - Title 1
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of teachers, the Instructional Assistant 3 assists licensed teachers in implementing instructional programs for students with language needs. The position may work in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, using considerable skill under supervision within a teacher-planned and evaluated program. Duties include preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom discipline, conducting planned activities using teacher-designated methods, providing translation for District services when needed, and performing related duties as assigned. The position is a 10-month assignment at 0.375 FTE (3.75 hours per day, 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.). The start date is as soon as possible after hire. Spanish is required. The employee must provide proof of Highly Qualified status through transcripts or ParaPro test results. Pay is $25.31 per hour, on the H range of the Classified Job Schedule.
Requirements
- Spanish language skills are required.
- Must meet Highly Qualified standards through 72 quarter hours of credit, an associate degree or higher, or a rigorous quality standard demonstrated through a local academic assessment; the District currently accepts Praxis ParaPro test results.
- Two years of postsecondary college education or passing a state-approved test.
- Proficient English usage, grammar, and punctuation skills; employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate when clarification or interpretation of directions is needed.
- Ability to work effectively with students with diverse needs and acquire skills and information needed to support ELL students.
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other employees.
- Ability to use tact, courtesy, and good judgment; work accurately and meet deadlines; and understand and follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, word processor, calculator, and photocopier.
- 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 obtain a Medic First Aid Card within the first 60 days of employment.
- Must provide proof of Highly Qualified documents, such as transcripts or ParaPro test results.
- Must be willing to attend training, classes, or workshops to remain current on job requirements; the employee should be willing to attend English class if requested by the supervisor.
- Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation, including maintaining mental functioning and emotional control and having hearing and vision correctable to the normal range.
- Physical ability to walk, kneel, stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds, reach, grasp, squat, and perform other assigned physical duties.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Education is preferred.
- Other certifications or training may be required to perform essential functions, including training in blood sugar testing, bee-sting response, or dispensing prescription medication.
Responsibilities
- Implement teacher-planned activities using designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups to provide instructional support.
- Assist in maintaining classroom discipline and the classroom environment.
- Prepare, order, administer, and correct instructional materials; maintain instructional materials and files.
- Provide support to English- and non-English-speaking students, including translation for District services and communication with parents when designated by the teacher.
- Assist with English-language assessment tests and educational programs designed by the ELL and/or classroom teacher.
- Assist with behavioral and disciplinary programs designed by the ELL or classroom teacher.
- Help students complete classroom assignments; correct objective tests and assignments, record scores, and record ELL student attendance.
- Escort and monitor students in settings including classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, buses, and field trips.
- Provide backup support to other school positions when needed.
- Attend District-provided in-service and educational activities.
- Under the direction of a licensed teacher or administrator, the position may supervise or help train Child Care Assistant 1 positions and volunteers.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
