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Bend-La Pine Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant– Inclusion to support instructional programs for students with special needs at Rosland Elementary in La Pine, Oregon. The role involves assisting with IEPs, small group instruction, and daily classroom activities under supervision of licensed staff.
Daily duties include monitoring student progress, communicating with teachers and parents, and preparing instructional materials.
Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.
Studies have shown that some individuals (women and people of color, for example) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the position, and we acknowledge that that candidate may be an individual from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of a position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Pos iti o n T itl e : EDUCAT I O NA L ASS I STAN T– I NCLUS I O N
Depa rt m en t : Spec i a l P r og r a m s
Repo rt s To : Ass i gne d Teache r an d S it e Ad m i n i s tr a t o r
JOB DEFINITION:
U n de r dire c t s u p er v i s i on , t h e E d u ca tio n a l A ss i s t an t– I nclus io n , p ro v ide s s u pp orte d ed u ca tio n s ervice s i n cl a ss roo ms , re s o u rc e ce n ter s , o r ot h e r s ch ool-rel a te d a re a s . Th e E d u ca tio n A ss i s t an t i s dire c tl y i nv ol v e d i n t h e i n s tru c tio na l p ro g r a m fo r a ss ign ed s tu d e n t s an d t h e r i d e n tifie d s p e c i a l n ee d s . Th e r e s p o n s i b ilitie s i n c lu d e i n an d ou t o f c l a s s s u p er v i s ion o f s t u d e n t s ; sm a l l g rou p an d o n e o n o n e i n s tru c tio n o f s t u d e n t s ; an d g e n er a l a ss i s t anc e t o t h e te ach er . Th e e m p lo y e e w or k s i n de p e n de n tl y a fte r b e c o m i n g f a m il a r w i t h t h e i n s tru c tio na l n ee d s o f t h e s p e c i a l n ee d s s t u d e n t s a n d s e e k s cl a rific a tio n fro m t h e te a c h e r fo r n e w o ru n u s u a l s it u a tio n s . Th e e m p lo y e e w ork s o na d a il y ba s i s w i t h di s ab le d s t u de n t s wh o req u ir e s p eci a l a tte n tio n t o m ee t t h ei ru n iq ue n eed s . Th e e m p lo y e e w ork s u n de r t h e s u p ervi s io n o f a s p eci a l edu ca tio n te ach e r an d/o r a d m i n i s tr a tor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily indoors in classroom or specialized instructional settings, with occasional outdoor supervision. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assisting students with mobility or personal care needs. The role may involve lifting or supporting students or equipment consistent with assigned duties.
The employee may be exposed to escalated student behaviors and may encounter bodily fluids while providing direct support. Work follows the assigned school schedule and may include participation in school activities.
The role requires attentiveness, patience, consistent implementation of intervention strategies, and collaboration with licensed staff to support student learning and safety. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge :
Skills & Abilities:
Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
NCLB (N o C h il d Lef t B e h i n d ) Pa r ap rofe ss io na l q u a lifi ca tio n s fo r p o s itio n s a t s ite s t ha t a r e de s ig na te d a s T itl eI S ch oo l - w id e p rogr a ms .
Expectations of Professional Conduct:
Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are expected to adhere to all Bend-La Pine Schools policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with established procedures and expectations. They are to prioritize the well-being of students, aligning their conduct with the core values of public education and the mission, vision, and goals of Bend-La Pine Schools. This entails maintaining consistent and punctual attendance while adhering to site and/or district protocols for reporting absences.
Professionalism extends to personal presentation, with employees expected to maintain attire and grooming appropriate to their roles. While carrying out everyday tasks independently, it's essential to maintain professionalism in how you communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, with students, parents/guardians, the public, and colleagues. This includes valuing and respecting cultural and background differences. Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are entrusted with fostering a respectful working and learning environment, upholding confidentiality regarding student, staff, and district information at all times.
The statements herein reflect the general nature and level of work expected in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.
Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed to support district operations, provide coverage, and ensure the effective functioning of the organization. This may include location changes to the assignment in order to address developing district needs.
This position’s pay is annualized to include summer months.
This position is currently represented by the Oregon School Employees Association, Chapter No. 6