INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT- Williams Elementary School

Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd • New Hope, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant position at Williams Elementary School involves supporting teachers in working with small children, assisting with supervision duties, and conducting small reading groups. The role requires proficiency in elementary school level math, spelling, reading, and English usage, as well as good computer skills. The assistant will help teachers as needed and is expected to take initiative and be self-directed. Discipline with dignity is a key aspect of the role, and the individual must qualify or be able to meet the standard for a highly qualified para-professional.

Requirements

• Apply online and submit (resume, letter of interest and letter(s) of recommendation)
• Two (2) years of college coursework or Associate's Degree (May be waived pending successful performance on skills test administered by the District)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted
• Proficient in elementary school level math, spelling, reading and English usage
• Good computer skills
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
• Must qualify or be able to meet standard for highly qualified para-professional

Nice To Haves

• BILINGUAL AND BILITERATE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Responsibilities

• Able to work with small children
• Assist teacher as needed
• Supervision duties as needed
• Ability to conduct small reading groups under teacher direction
• Ability to discipline with dignity

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• contributions to their PERS retirement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED