Instructional Assistant, General Education - Hawks View Elementary School

Instructional Assistant, General Education - Hawks View Elementary School

SHERWOOD SD 88J

Sherwood, OR Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Teacher collaboration Student performance assessment strategies Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Computer literacy Maintenance work High school diploma or GED Classroom behavior modification Data entry Safe environment creation Working with students with special education needs Instructional materials development Clerical experience Pediatric first aid School policy and procedure enforcement IEP implementation Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description

POSITION LOCATION

Hawks View Elementary School

POSITION START DATE

8/26/2026

FTE:

4.25 hrs/day - .53

FTE TITLE:

Instructional Assistant

I REPORTS TO

School Administrator and/or designee PURPOSE To improve student achievement by providing instructional and non-instructional support to students under the supervision and guidance of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator; may function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program; assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision from Administrator and may receive guidance and direction from Administrative Assistant and/or licensed staff. Exercises no supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Willing to learn and implement new programs Positive Attitude Excellent communication, organizational and management skills Ability to work well with children and teachers Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines Basic technology skills Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches Flexible and works well with others Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans and other student plans. Assist with supervision of students in classroom Assist with communicating student expectations Administer school-wide assessments Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management (i.e. PBS, CPC, Calming Corners, etc.) Data Input Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teachers in the social and educational development of the students Implement district mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance. This includes but is not limited to the following: assessing, placement, preparing materials, teaching and monitoring the progress of students in small group instruction Provide teachers data to document student progress Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, monitor before school and small group management Clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff and program Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff and general public Prepares instructional materials related to area of assignment Supervising students on the playground, in the cafeteria and at crosswalks Administer minor first aid Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting Have regular and punctual attendance Confer regularly with immediate supervisor Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron and relating to District personnel

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb up and down step stool, bend under the desks, twist from the waist, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus