Instructional Assistant, General Education - Ridges Elementary School

Sherwood Sd 88J•Sherwood, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To improve student achievement by providing instructional and non-instructional support to students under the supervision and guidance of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator. This role may involve functioning in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, requiring a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program. The assistant will help provide a safe and healthy environment for students and perform a variety of general clerical duties.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to learn and implement new programs.
Positive Attitude.
Excellent communication, organizational and management skills.
Ability to work well with children and teachers.
Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines.
Basic technology skills.
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
Flexible and works well with others.
Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans and other student plans.
Assist with supervision of students in classroom.
Assist with communicating student expectations.
Administer school-wide assessments.
Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management (i.e. PBS, CPC, Calming Corners, etc.).
Data Input.
Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in the social and educational development of the students.
Implement district mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance, including assessing, placement, preparing materials, teaching, and monitoring student progress in small group instruction.
Provide teachers data to document student progress.
Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality.
Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times, which may include playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, before school monitoring, and small group management.
Provide clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies.
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards students, staff, and the program.
Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively.
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and the general public.
Prepare instructional materials related to the area of assignment.
Supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, and at crosswalks.
Administer minor first aid.
Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines.
Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information.