Learning Specialist Assistant (Fowler Middle School)

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tigard, OR

1d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students with special needs. 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.

Requirements

Must have AA Degree or Equivalent
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 (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication)
All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner. Employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Preferred-Discrete Trial Training and Applied Behavorial Analysis Experience
Spanish Preferred
One year minimum child-care experience is preferred
One year experience as an Instructional Assistant or one year working in a setting with high needs students is desirable
Depending on individual assignments, a combination of education and experience that equals 12-14 years

Responsibilities

Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills and long and short term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities
Demonstrate ability to be at work, on time, every work day
Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job)
Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshop
Assist in administering criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming
Implement education program as designed by Learning Specialist (i.e. language, motor, academic and physical Ed. programs)
Assist in implementing behavioral and disciplinary programs as designed and mentored by Learning Specialist
Assist with and/or monitor student's completion of classroom assignments either in regular classroom or special education setting
Assist student in performing routines related to self-help including but limited to; feeding, toileting, and mobility
Correct Objective tests and assignments
Contact parents to communicate objective information as assigned by Learning Specialist
Maintain confidential files as assigned by Learning Specialist
Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including but not limited to; playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips
Work on basic computer software
Collect data regarding students goals for their IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects a consistent, positive, nurturing, attitude is required