Educational Assistant- Social Emotional Learning

Educational Assistant

• Social Emotional Learning Coos Bay SD 9 Elementary Hiring Pool
• Coos Bay, Oregon This job is also posted in Coos Bay SD Job Details

Job ID:

5729196

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Classification:

Educational Assistant Reports To:

Teacher, Principal, and/or Supervisor

Department/Location :

TBD

• to be determined

Bargaining Unit:

OSEA 33 Hours /

FTE:

35 hours a week/ .875 FTE No. of

Work Days:

186 (10 months)

Salary Schedule:

B or C Depending on experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position works in the Social Emotional Learning classroom where the employee supports the SEL team. Our future employee will assist students in growth of specific skill deficit areas that may negatively affect academic progress. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to social skills, functional academic skills, social/emotional/behavioral skill development, problem solving, executive functioning, self-regulation, organization and self-management. Additionally, the SEL Intervention team members may assist in general education classrooms with appropriate behavior intervention strategies and implementation of behavior intervention plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completed at least two years of related college education, an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. General knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and using interventions based in Collaborative Problem Solving and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions. Hold a valid first aid card.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists students with lesson assignments in reading, math and/or writing. Assists students with developing social and emotional skills to be successful in the classroom. Monitors and assists in the progress of students' abilities in academics and social emotional regulation. Assists the teacher in developing educational materials and tracking MTSS and behavior related data Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies. Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning kids from classroom to lunchroom, other classes, library, etc. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries. Performs physical labor as required. Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity. Performs other duties as assigned by Teacher, Principal and/or Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency Key:

None (N); Occasional

• up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently
• up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently
• up to 75% of shift (F).

Activity Frequency Activity Frequency Bend F Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. F Twist F Lift/ Carry 11-25 lbs. I Squat I Lift/ Carry 26-40 lbs. O Kneel I Lift/ Carry 40-100 lbs. O Climb O Stand F Reach Above Shoulders I Walk F Grip/Grasp F Sit F Extend/Flex Neck F Drive N Use Dominant Hand F Perform Repetitive Hand Motions F Use Non-Dominant Hand F Keyboard/ Mouse Work I Ability to See F Ability to Hear F ENVIRONMENTAL

ELEMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable. For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

Position Type:

Part Time

Salary:

$18.17 to $25.77 Per Hour