Preschool Instructional Assistant
$4,139,200–$4,139,200 year
On-siteGaribaldi, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Assist teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences, devising special strategies for reinforcing material based on individual student needs. Provide direct instruction in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision, while revising lesson plans to achieve student goals. Manage student behavior and maintain a safe environment by supervising students in and outside the classroom, including emergency drills and assemblies. Fulfill physical needs such as toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene checks, and perform clerical functions like record keeping and grading. Read to students, monitor testing, and immediately notify staff of problems. Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff meetings as requested.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in working with students and staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- In a bilingual position, ability to fluently speak, read and write in Spanish, English or other languages as specified by the administration
- Ability to manage the behavior of individuals or groups of students in instructional and non-instructional settings without constant teacher oversight
- Ability to deliver instructional programs as directed by supervising teacher to students including those who have to severe learning and physical disabilities and/or social behavior problems
- Ability to work effectively in an environment, which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
- Ability to use behavior intervention strategies as directed by supervising teacher and to follow behavior intervention plans with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior
- Ability to follow specific protocol provided by teacher or school nurse with students who require attention to basic feeding, personal hygiene needs, or medical procedures
- Possess knowledge of English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid First Aid card including HIV training
- Ability to type accurately, operate standard office equipment, such as computer, copier, and word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment
- Moderate degree of physical stamina
- Frequent standing, walking, bending
- Physically restraining a student as needed, following appropriate training
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using rest rooms and in tending to injury and illness
- Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Card/CPR
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid driver's license
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