TWI Instructional Assistant

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tigard, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of teachers, performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students in Two Way Immersion programming. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program. Prepares instructional materials, teaches differentiated small groups, reinforces classroom routines and expectation, and conducts planned activities using teacher designated methods. Provides additional scaffolding and support for any students that need it to be successful. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Spanish literacy proficiency required
Maintains a professionalism and care in an early childhood classroom setting
Has hearing and visual ability correctable to normal range
Has motor skill sufficient to walk, kneel, and stand for extended periods
Proficient English usage, grammar and punctuation skills
High school diploma reflecting reading, writing, speaking proficiencies in Spanish and English
Two years of post-secondary college education
Bilingual (prefer native Spanish-speaker)
Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position may include blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a classroom setting
High school graduation or GED math level would be sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties and responsibilities of this position
See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students)
Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors)
Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for distress signals)
Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs)
Lifting occurs frequently (0-20 lbs)
There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment
Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheelchair, vacuuming, open/close doors, gait trainer and stander)
Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom)
Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in the course of a day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching)
Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach)
Occasional use of glues
May be exposed to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting)
May be exposed to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently
Work for the most part is performed indoors with some outdoor activity.
Employee may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather during supervision and field trips.
Employees must have the physical ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds, reach, grasp, kneel, squat, walk, and stand.
Employees may be exposed to occasional loud noises during supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Education is preferred
prefer native Spanish-speaker

Responsibilities

Implements planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instructional support
Reinforces classroom expectations and behavior support plans
Provides back-up support to other positions in the school in case of absence or work overload
Performs related duties as assigned
Attend District-provided in-service and educational activities
Escort and monitor students in environment (including classroom, playground, cafeteria, buses, field trips, etc.)
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations
Work effectively with students with diverse needs
Demonstrate the ability to acquire new skills and obtain new information necessary to work effectively with multilingual students and students with disabilities
Demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective member of a team
Communicate effectively with parents, including English/foreign language translation
Help with and/or monitor student's completion of classroom assignments
Assist teachers in preparing and maintaining instructional materials and maintain files
Practice instructional practices, procedures and equipment
Effectively using appropriate communications with other employees and students by exercising tact, courtesy, and good judgment
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and other employees
Working with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines
Understanding and executing oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures