Special Educational Assistant - Valor Middle School

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030
• •Two years of post-secondary education or an Associates Degree from an accredited institution or the ability to pass the district-approved equivalency test
• •18 years of age or older
• •Possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License
• •Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form
• •Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form
• •Work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
• •Work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment
• •Knowledgeable in the use of English, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance
• •Operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment
• •Ability to transport and supervise students in a vocational setting, on or off campus, as part of their I.E.P.
• •Perform all related services as needed (as outlined in IDEA) i.e. feeding, catheterization,toileting, etc.
• •Assists teachers in the planning and implementing learning experiences for students enrolled in a special education program; confers with teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities
• •Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• •Assists in the instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision; revises lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve IEP goals and objectives
• •Provides for the identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, and other related needs
• •Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff
• •Assists in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district's discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students
• •Supervises students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment
• •Performs various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitors assignments, maintain accurate files, and other related functions
• •Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods
• •Assist with large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling
• •Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makes up work as assigned by the teacher
• •Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• •Provides information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• •Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved
• •Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority
• •Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules
• •Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• •Must maintain a First Aid and/or CPR Card
• •The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• •This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work or supervision may be required
• •In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approval mileage
• •Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury
• •May be required to serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider
• •Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan
• •Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner
• •Assists parents and community members as needed
• •Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments
• •Complies with professional development activities as required by the District
• •Holds expectations for high performance of self and students
• •Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities
• •Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations