Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

Pendleton Sd 16•Pendleton, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pendleton School district has an immediate opening for a Paraprofessional. The classified staff member demonstrates a continuing work attitude toward effectively accomplishing the department, building, district and community educational goals. Contract Term : 181 days at 7.25 hours per day

Requirements

Two years of college and/or successful work keys exam preferred.

Responsibilities

Practices punctuality for work.
Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
Actively supports student and staff activities.
Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems through the adopted channels of district policy and labor agreements.
Knows and adheres to district policies, rules, regulations, financial procedures, and approved practices.
Respects and obeys the laws of Oregon.
Fulfills requests and directives made by immediate administrator, superintendent or his/her designee.
Clearly communicates with student’s established parameters for behavior by following department, building and district student discipline procedures.
Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity for the value of all students and employees.
Demonstrates positive interaction with students, employees and public.
Assists teacher in instructional setting.
Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
Organizes and manages students work under teacher direction.
Assists teachers in correcting and recording students work and in testing students.
Supervises class for short periods of time.
Assists students on computers and with various computer programs and testing programs.
Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
Implements planned activities using teacher designed methods and materials for individual and small groups for instructional support, including those with special needs.
Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.
Prepares and provides clerical support to teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, and AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
Maintains accurate records and gathers information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
Communicates effectively with teachers.
Provide for identified physical needs of students, such as toileting, feeding, therapy, transporting, assisting in lifting or moving students who lack mobility, and other related needs.