26-106; Educational Assistant ELD Services; 0.875 FTE; Student Services; Probationary

ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashland School District 5 Education Assistant-ELD Services is needed to support teaching staff in Student Services with small-group and one-on-one instructional tasks, record keeping, and supervision. This is a probationary role with 0.875 FTE (7 hours per day).

The position involves translating for non-English speakers, assisting with classroom setup, data entry, attendance, and collaboration in regular team meetings to support student learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with supervision.
• Experience supporting students in groups or 1:1 settings.
• Willingness to translate and interpret for multilingual students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with students with a variety of needs at multiple school sites.
• Implements planned activities for instructional support in small groups.
• Assists students with computer software and testing programs.
• Tests and tracks progress in math, writing, reading, listening and speaking as directed.
• Maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries as needed.
• Translates and interprets for students, staff and parents and assists with meetings.

Job description

Position: Education Assistant-ELD Services

Work Site: Student Services

Hours/FTE: 0.875 FTE / 7 hours per day; Probationary

Salary: $18.69-$22.88

Job Summary

Assists teaching staff by performing instructional tasks with students in small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision. Performs duties with close supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Works directly with students with a variety of needs at multiple school sites.
• Implements planned activities using teacher-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
• Assists students in the use of a variety of computer software and testing programs.
• Tests and evaluates students' abilities in math, writing, reading, listening and speaking and tracks progress as directed by teacher.
• Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, playground, locker rooms, bus duty and at meal times.
• Assists students as needed with minor first aid, clean up, and toileting.
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies; including basic classroom housekeeping.
• Prepares and provides clerical support such as record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, data entry and taking attendance
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Creates documents in languages other than English for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Translates and interprets for students, staff and parents.
• Supports teacher with in home visits as needed.
• Maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries as needed.
• Collaborates effectively as a team member at regular team meetings.
• Engages positively in staff meetings and staff development trainings.
• Facilitates meetings and conversations between staff and parents and/or students.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Understands and complies with applicable District policies and procedures.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, 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. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office or classroom environment, the employee will need to move between buildings and throughout the District. This position requires use of various digital systems, software, and hardware for communication, budgeting, and compliance. This position will require some travel outside the District.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.

VALUES

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Other

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) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Family And Medical Leave Rights

English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf