Special Education Assistant I - 7 Hours - Medford Online Academy

Oregon Public Schools - Medford, OR

Full-time

Medford, OR

About the position

The Special Education Assistant I position at Medford School District 549C is a permanent role requiring 7 hours of work per day, starting immediately. The position is classified as nonexempt and involves assisting teachers in an instructional setting, with a focus on providing direct contact with students to facilitate learning. The role is open until filled and is expected to work on-site at two buildings on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the instructional setting.
• Maintains classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
• Organizes and manages student work under teacher direction.
• Assists teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.
• Supervises class for short periods.
• Assists students with daily work.
• Reads aloud to students.
• 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 student groups for instructional support.
• Supervises various student activities, including the playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Prepares and provides clerical support to the teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Maintains accurate records and records gathered information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Obtains necessary instructional materials from a variety of sources.
• Assists with toileting students who are incontinent or require assistance with catheterization or transfer.
• Administers medications within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws, including diabetes management and insulin administration.
• Assists with wheelchair transfers as required by student needs.
• Implements Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at the teacher's request.
• Schedules and assists with IEP meetings.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining all department resources.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet current highly qualified requirements.
• Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English; preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.
• Certificates as determined by the District, including current NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Preference in employment for qualifying veterans and disabled veterans.