TWI Instructional Assistant

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J - 3.0

Tigard, OR Job Details Part-time $22.54 - $29.50 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Experience working with individuals with disabilities Multilingual Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Working with students Working with students with special education needs Grammar Experience Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Instructional Assistant - TWI

PRE-K IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building level administrator

FTE:

.469 (3.75 hours)

START DATE

As soon as possible after hire

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of teachers, performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students in Two Way Immersion programming. 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. Prepares instructional materials, teaches differentiated small groups, reinforces classroom routines and expectation, and conducts planned activities using teacher designated methods. Provides additional scaffolding and support for any students that need it to be successful. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. Spanish literacy proficiency required Maintains a professionalism and care in an early childhood classroom setting Has hearing and visual ability correctable to normal range Has motor skill sufficient to walk, kneel, and stand for extended periods Implements planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instructional support Proficient English usage, grammar and punctuation skills Reinforces classroom expectations and behavior support plans Provides back-up support to other positions in the school in case of absence or work overload Performs related duties as assigned Attend District-provided in-service and educational activities Escort and monitor students in environment (including classroom, playground, cafeteria, buses, field trips, etc.) Employ good judgment in a variety of situations Work effectively with students with diverse needs Demonstrate the ability to acquire new skills and obtain new information necessary to work effectively with multilingual students and students with disabilities Demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective member of a team Communicate effectively with parents, including English/foreign language translation Help with and/or monitor student's completion of classroom assignments Assist teachers in preparing and maintaining instructional materials and maintain files Practice instructional practices, procedures and equipment Effectively using appropriate communications with other employees and students by exercising tact, courtesy, and good judgment Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and other employees Working with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines Understanding and executing oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, FUNCTIONS, AND CAPABILITIES

High school diploma reflecting reading, writing, speaking proficiencies in Spanish and English Two years of post-secondary college education If a candidate meets all other qualifications, except the two years of post-secondary education, they may be hired on the condition when the Department of Education develop a proficiency test they will need to pass the test to remain in the position

REQUIRED

Bilingual (prefer native Spanish-speaker) Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position Associates Degree in Education is preferred - 2 years college required Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment) Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position may include blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a classroom setting High school graduation or GED math level would be sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties and responsibilities of this position

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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. See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students) Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors) Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for distress signals) Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs) Lifting occurs frequently (0-20 lbs) There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheelchair, vacuuming, open/close doors, gait trainer and stander) Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom) Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in the course of a day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching) Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach) Occasional use of glues May be exposed to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting) May be exposed to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently Work for the most part is performed indoors with some outdoor activity. Employee may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather during supervision and field trips. Employees must have the physical ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds, reach, grasp, kneel, squat, walk, and stand. Employees may be exposed to occasional loud noises during supervision.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 51.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 10-month assignment on the H range of the Classified Job Schedule. The assignment of the step will be in compliance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and range of pay is located in the current Classified Salary Schedule This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all 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. A new employee shall be allowed up to four (4) years of experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilities and skills. $25.31 per hour.