Instructional Assistant III/Special Education Secretary (Temporary)

Junction City Sd 69•Junction City, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position lasts through the remainder of the 2026–27 school year. The employee is supervised by the building administrator and may work in special education and regular education classrooms, supporting students individually and in groups with academic and behavioral needs. The role also involves working closely with Junction City High School resource teachers to plan IEP meetings, communicate with families, and distribute special education information to staff. Under the direction of a licensed teacher, the employee provides supplemental practice and helps plan and implement learning experiences. The employee supports students’ academic development, behavior management, interpersonal relationships, and safety; prepares instructional materials; supervises students in classrooms and other school settings; and performs related attendance, registration, enrollment, and office tasks. Instructional work is guided by a teacher, while administrative supervision and evaluation are provided by the building principal or another administrative supervisor. The role combines a standard office setting with a classroom setting. It requires regular talking or hearing, frequent walking, standing, sitting, fine hand manipulation and reaching, occasional stooping, kneeling or crouching, and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally encounter wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and bloodborne pathogens. The noise level is usually low to moderate and may occasionally be high.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or at least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA.
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing; present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, IEPs, lesson plans, data, correspondence, manuals, and regulations, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, apply rates, ratios, and percentages to practical situations, and draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, schedule, or diagram instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
General computer knowledge, including email, internet, word processing, and school-related computer programs; ability to type accurately and proficiently.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively, exercise sound judgment, meet timelines, maintain confidentiality, manage conflict professionally, and work effectively with diverse people and young children.
Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and complete bloodborne pathogen and blood spill training.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children is strongly preferred.
Certificates as determined by the District, including meeting current highly qualified requirements under the reauthorized ESEA.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and behavioral support to students individually and in groups in special education and regular education settings.
Under a licensed teacher’s direction, provide supplemental practice through learning experiences, drills, and activities that reinforce or modify skills.
Assist in planning and implementing student learning experiences.
Work with resource teachers to plan IEP meetings, communicate with families, and distribute special education information to staff.
Help students develop positive relationships and appropriate interpersonal behavior; provide behavior-management support and respond to discipline problems.
Observe students, assist in recording development and progress, and inform a supervisor of unusual academic or disciplinary concerns.
Prepare, copy, and distribute instructional materials; develop visual aids, certificates, and charts; and collect and distribute supplies and equipment.
Supervise students before, during, and after school, including in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, lunch, recess, passing times, and on field trips.
Maintain student safety and security, including maintaining discipline when a teacher is absent.
Evaluate student injuries, determine an appropriate course of action, provide minor first aid, and complete required paperwork.
Assist with daily attendance, registration, bus lists, referrals, and enrollment records.
Operate a computer for attendance and basic data entry; operate and troubleshoot office machinery.
Assist students before and after school and perform general supervision, including monitoring lunch detention.
Complete required logs, forms, and paperwork; attend staff meetings and training; and apply training to instructional responsibilities.
Follow district policies, administrative regulations, and building rules; report safety, sanitary, fire, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor or authorities.
Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality and interact courteously and professionally with students, staff, families, and community members.