Instructional Assistant, General Education - Ridges Elementary School

Sherwood Sd 88J•Sherwood, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant I supports student achievement by providing instructional and non-instructional assistance under the supervision and guidance of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator. The role may involve working with students separately from the teacher within a teacher-planned and evaluated program. It also supports a safe, healthy learning environment and performs general clerical duties. The position is at Ridges Elementary School, is 3 hours per day, and starts as soon as hired.

Requirements

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.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines.
Basic technology skills.
Ability to communicate with students of the appropriate age using both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
Flexible and able to work well with others.
Ability to work with a variety of students and willingness to obtain the information and training needed to work effectively.
Ability to employ good judgment in varied situations, including emergencies.
Ability to work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidential information relating to students, families, colleagues, district patrons, and district personnel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent movement and lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with students’ social and educational development.
Implement district-mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance, including assessing and placing students, preparing materials, teaching small groups, and monitoring student progress.
Provide teachers with data documenting student progress.
Follow district safety and confidentiality guidelines and help provide a safe, secure environment for students.
Supervise students in classrooms, on playgrounds, in cafeterias, at crosswalks, and before school, as assigned.
Provide clerical support and perform simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies.
Prepare instructional materials related to the area of assignment.
Administer minor first aid.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials that meet student needs.
Support individual student IEPs, behavior support plans, and other student plans.
Assist with communicating student expectations and administering school-wide assessments.
Implement district- or building-approved behavior interventions and management approaches.
Input data and help establish a positive learning environment responsive to individual student needs.
Maintain confidential, non-preferential, and non-judgmental conduct toward students, staff, and programs.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor, staff, and the public.
Meet workplace expectations, including regular and punctual attendance, professionalism, appropriate judgment, and compliance with district policies and reasonable requests.