Educational Assistant - Special Education - Monroe Middle School

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) in Eugene, OR seeks a part-time paraeducator for the CL-192 schedule (192 days per full school year). The role runs Mon-Fri, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 0.875 FTE. Strong qualifications are required to meet Oregon's Highly Qualified standards.

You will assist the teacher, prepare lessons, monitor progress, tutor students, and help with materials, grading, and communications with families.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements for Highly Qualified status per Oregon ORS 581-037-0006.
• Documentation showing meets Highly Qualified requirement must be attached.
• Transcript or diploma options acceptable to prove qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning and implementing educational programs.
• Provide instructional support and monitor student progress.
• Tutor one-to-one or in small groups as needed.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain filing systems.
• Supervise students and maintain an orderly environment.
• Assist with behavior management and safety in classrooms and hallways.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Lesson prep

Record keeping

Education

Two years post-secondary study

Associates degree or higher

State/local testing for qualification

Job description

This is a part-time, .875 FTE/7 hours per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri, 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Minimum Requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by state of Oregon ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement, a resume will not be sufficient. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

• Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 quarter credit hours or 48 semester credits. OR
• Obtaining an Associates or higher degree (attach diploma) OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).

1. The position assists the teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs and in providing services that enable students with developmental or other learning disabilities an additional opportunity to benefit from education.
2. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher using standardized lessons prepared with sample responses, or lessons prepared by teacher, or lessons prepared by assistant and approved by teacher. Monitors student progress and mastery of social and academic skills by means of periodic testing and evaluation.
3. Basic guidelines for class content and objectives are determined by the Supervisor; however, there is considerable latitude for Instructional Assistant autonomy in teaching methods. Considerable time is spent in lesson preparation and review before or after class hours, and students sometimes require additional counseling during after-school hours as well.

Essential Functions:

1. Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; directly instruct students, review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; compute weekly, monthly and term grades.
2. Redistribute lessons and review with students; file as necessary.
3. Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record student progress and behavior on IEP (Individual Education Program) or other reports; document areas in need of emphasis or reiteration. Tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary.
4. Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher. Maintain filing system for these materials. Update bulletin board with displays pertinent to curriculum or student interest.
5. Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
6. Supervise students in the Resource Room, classroom or hallways as assigned; insure that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage cooperative, safe and well-mannered activity.
7. Assist in guiding children to develop proper emotional control and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations. Instruct in proper dress, grooming and health habits.
8. Orient substitute teachers as to class curriculum and location of teaching materials.
9. Arrange parent-teacher conferences; consult with other student instructors when a difficulty involving a specific child arises.
10. May budget expenditures for periodicals, textbooks and other supplies; inventory stock, complete purchase orders for additional materials, stock shelves upon arrival and otherwise maintain an inventory of supplies.
11. May supervise students in preparation for physical education and monitor activities so that safety precautions are upheld and unruly behavior does not transpire.
12. May assist students to board and exit the school bus safely.
13. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To demonstrate Highly Qualified status as required by ORS 581-037-0005, you will be required to attach documentation to your application to show:

• Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of