Temporary Educational Assistant - High-Dosage Tutoring - 3.25 hours per day - Page Elementary School (NON-BENEFITED POSITION)

Springfield Sd 19 • Springfield, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools is currently seeking a Temporary Educational Assistant to provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Reading at Page Elementary School. The Tutor will receive training for instructing small groups (4 or fewer students) in a manner consistent with research-aligned literacy strategies. While this position is being added to assist with Reading Tutoring, it is possible that employees may be asked to perform any duties outlined in the Educational Assistant job description. Essential Functions Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences, including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials. May assist in Health Room by providing first aide. Provides direct assistance to teacher/bus/van driver in relation to student management and school/bus/van safety. May assist student(s) in a 1:1 setting who need additional academic, social/emotional, or medically fragile supports. Completes required District logs, forms, and paperwork as required. Provides direct assistance to student’s behavioral, academic and or personal needs. Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher/bus/van driver. Assists students with behavior management, including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and adherence to school/bus/van behavioral expectations. Assists students with special needs and or adaptive equipment. Assists students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults. Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures. Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations. Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings. Performs setting up and taking down of materials, supplies and furniture to support the behavioral and academic success of students. Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid. Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students. Perform duties associated with general record keeping related to the accounting of funds received. Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed. Conduct basic data entry assignments. May assist with attendance, attendance monitoring, and attendance reporting. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-professional certificate program, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass SafeSchools training modules as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; modern office practices and procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; receptionist, telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures.
• Skills to: apply student de-escalation strategies in a variety of unique situations and environments; transition smoothly from one task to another, through multiple environments within a school day.
• Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA bargaining agreement; greet stakeholders; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; operate maintain and arrange for repair various office/school equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences, including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills.
• Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
• May assist in Health Room by providing first aide.
• Provides direct assistance to teacher/bus/van driver in relation to student management and school/bus/van safety.
• May assist student(s) in a 1:1 setting who need additional academic, social/emotional, or medically fragile supports.
• Completes required District logs, forms, and paperwork as required.
• Provides direct assistance to student’s behavioral, academic and or personal needs.
• Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher/bus/van driver.
• Assists students with behavior management, including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and adherence to school/bus/van behavioral expectations.
• Assists students with special needs and or adaptive equipment.
• Assists students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures.
• Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings.
• Performs setting up and taking down of materials, supplies and furniture to support the behavioral and academic success of students.
• Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid.
• Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Perform duties associated with general record keeping related to the accounting of funds received.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed.
• Conduct basic data entry assignments.
• May assist with attendance, attendance monitoring, and attendance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree