Special Education

•Educational Assistant

•Structured Learning Center, 6.5 hours/day

COQUILLE SD 8

Winter Lakes Elementary

•Coquille, Oregon This job is also posted in

COQUILLE SD 8

Job Details

Job ID:

5911135

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Overview:

To provide instructional assistance and supervision in the special education classroom with the ability to meet the special needs of each student's individual educational plan with a successful outcome

Essential Job Functions:

Work under the direct supervision of, and follow instructional plans provided by the certified special education teachers and/or licensed specialists in a group or one-on-one

Implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Have knowledge of special education procedures and

Work with disabled students to serve their specialized disability

Be willing and able to receive and implement targeted training specific to students with disabilities based on their

Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning students from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library,

Assist in creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment that promotes optimum learning and the safety of students and staff in any educational

Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional

Utilize positive behavior management strategies as directed by the teacher and/or specialist to assure student safety, dignity and responsibility for their own

Provide support by organizing and duplicating

Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and

Performs physical labor as

Must support positive interactions with staff, students, parents, and patrons.

Maintain regular attendance in order to preserve

Perform other duties as determined or assigned by the supervising teacher and/or building principal or at the discretion of the

Qualifications:

• Complete 2 years of related college education, or an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements by having at least 48 college credits or passing the district approved NCRC exam at level 5
• Possess or receive training in the district required physical intervention system;
• Prior successful experience working with students with special
• Ability to assist students in their personal hygiene and physical care as
• Ability to apply Special Education rules, regulations and
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
• Hold a valid first aid card.

Perform physical requirements which may include lifting up and/or exerting force occasionally of 20-50, frequently 10-25 lbs. to assist students with mobility issues; may involve moving ambulatory equipment; possess stamina to frequently move from sitting position to standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, reaching and kneeling.

Assistants will be required to have the following characteristics and/or skills:

Personable and friendly

Retain confidential information

Organizational ability

Neat and orderly

Punctual

Supportive of district programs

Good attendance

Experience:

Prior classroom experience desired.

Previous special education experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

In an eight-hour day, employee may

Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours

Drive 1-2 Hours

Sit 3-4 Hours

Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours

Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs

Climb Stairs Occasionally

Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently

Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$20.10 to $24 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required