Instructional Assistant II - 6.5-Hr/Day

Junction City Sd 69•Junction City, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant II position, working 6.5 hours per day, involves providing academic and behavioral support to students under the supervision of the building administrator. This role can be in Special Education or regular education classrooms, working with students individually and in groups. Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, supporting augmentative communication and assistive technology, assisting with toileting and diapering, and performing designated nursing tasks. The position requires implementing learning strategies, maintaining student records, ensuring student safety, and assisting with various administrative tasks. The school district is committed to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, IEPs, lesson plans, data, memos, e-mails, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute and apply rate, ratio and percent to practical situations.
Ability to draw and interpret a variety of graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet software, word processing software and computer programs used by the District.
Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community.
Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, bloodborne pathogen training and blood spill training.

Nice To Haves

Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementing behavior intervention plans for students with moderate to severe behavior concerns.
Utilizing de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district and within the parameters of state law.
Supporting students with augmentative communication and assistive technology.
Supporting students with toileting and diapering needs.
Supporting students with designated nursing tasks.
Providing supplemental practice in various learning experiences, including drills and activities using learning strategies designed to reinforce or modify skills.
Interacting thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolving conflict in a professional manner.
Working independently and cooperatively in teams with other staff members and students.
Attending staff meetings and in-service and workshop trainings, applying training to instructional responsibilities.
Completing appropriate logs, forms and paperwork, as required.
Reporting safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
Reporting issues to authorities as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity, etc.
Operating and troubleshooting office machinery.
Assisting students before and after school as part of Safety Patrol.
Assisting in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
Helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence.
Observing students and assisting in recording student development and progress; informing supervisor of any unusual academic or disciplinary problems.
Training and assisting students in behavior management; providing education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; responding to discipline problems; acting as a role model.
Preparing materials related to area of assignment; copying materials; developing visual aids, certificates and charts; and collecting and distributing supplies and equipment.
Supervising students before, during and after school on the playground, in the hallways or on entering or leaving the classroom.
May perform duties in a library; assisting students with locating books; reading stories to students.
Operating a computer to take attendance and to do basic data entry assignments.
Overseeing and supervising students during classroom activities in a variety of school settings, on field trips, at lunch and recess, ensuring safety and security at all times.
Maintaining a safe and secure environment for students at all times.
Maintaining discipline in the absence of the teacher.
Evaluating student injuries, determining course of action, performing minor first aid and completing required paperwork in compliance with Board Policy.
Assisting with daily attendance, registration, bus lists, referrals, and enrollment records.