ID 6846 Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) - 7.50 hours/day for 183 days/year (Prorated)

Lake Oswego School District; River Grove (IL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Lake Oswego School District is seeking a Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) at River Grove Elementary School in River Grove, IL. The BEA provides classroom support under teachers and supervisors, working with students who have special needs and assisting with instruction and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include supporting IEP/504 goals, maintaining progress records, and cooperating with staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and the candidate must pass physical

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college preferred.
• Ability to work with students with special needs and follow IEP/504 plans.
• Fluent English communication and good spelling/grammar.

Aufgaben

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and supervision.
• Support students with IEP/504 plans and behavior plans.
• Maintain student progress records and confidentiality.
• Assist with safety procedures including crisis prevention.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Tools

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

ID 6846 Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) - 7.50 hours/day for 183 days/year (Prorated) JobID: 6846

• Position Type: Student Services
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: River Grove Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) 7.50hours/day for 183 days/year(Prorated) $21.77- $29.78/hour (depending on experience) River Grove Elementary School
***Employee must pass physical restraint training ***

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavior Educational Assistant (BEA) – District Program Support position provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals, vice principals and other supervisors, and assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs. The position has specific responsibility for assisting with the supervision and instruction of special needs students, observing and documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and assisting students with special health needs. Duties are performed under risk of infection and injury and require work with students having intense learning, developmental and behavioral needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Confers and models with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects, SEL supports, and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing 504, behavior plan and IEP objectives.
• Performs program-related instructional, behavioral and other activities including helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.) and other related activities.
• Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments and monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations.
• Performs instructional support tasks including leveling curriculum, organizing materials, coaches and models, collecting data and monitoring student progress.
• Implements classroom, small group and individual social and behavioral management interventions/systems.
• Manages personal student information according to federal and state laws and District policies and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Helps maintain an orderly and attractive instructional area (i.e., prevents litter, cleans chalkboards, stores supplies, sets up study areas, etc.).
• Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and answering telephones.
• Provides training, coaching and modeling for assigned building and classroom supervision including field trips, playground, lunch, hall, and bus duty to include on-bus supervision.
• Implements district and program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies including the use of de-escalating procedures, physical interventions to avoid injuries and other safety protocols. Employees must pass physical restraint training in order to maintain employment.
• Assists teachers and specialists in the testing and assessment of student skills. Records and maintains accurate developmental data on student performance.
• Maintains positive communication with school personnel, community agencies, and parents/guardians under the direction of specialists.
• Attends District workshops and staff development classes to remain current on behavioral, medical and data collection procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
• Consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines.
• Attends in-service training, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
• Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
• Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or GED is required. An Associate Degree or two years of study at a community college/university is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills:Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positiveteamspirit. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Interacts with staff and students appropriately.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages and proportions. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
• Computer Skills: Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations and general web-based applications.
• Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid First Aid Card is required. Must have or be able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the District including a valid Oregon Driver's License.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS

The physicalexpectationsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationswillbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see,or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35lbs. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.The employee must have, with or without vision correction,close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must regularly use approved restraint and de-escalation procedures with students. The employee must occasionally move quickly and sometimes run to keep students safe and avoid injuries. The employee must regularly lift students up to 35 pounds and lift, with assistance, students weighing up to 150 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment is a regular and/or special needs classroom setting and other activity/learning areas. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon the location, the student population and current activities. The employee occasionally will be required to supervise students during their arrival/departure and recess. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions, including seasonal heat and cold. The employee may occasionally be exposed to contagious diseases, bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens.
The employee may be exposed to moving parts of nearby machinery, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals and fumes, risk of electrical shock and mechanical vibration.

Special Requirements

The person selected for this position must be able to provide: proof of educational requirements, verify identity and employment authorization, complete a pre-employment record check and be approved by the State Department of Education after having a Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Verification completed.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lake Oswego School District is committed to being an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the Lake Oswego School Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in state and federal protected classes, including age, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities, or employment. LOSD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at503-534-2000. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

Lake Oswego School District is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace