Inclusion-Focused Educational Assistant

Bend-La Pine Schools; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bend-La Pine Schools in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Educational Assistant - Inclusion to support students with identified needs within classrooms and resource centers.

Under supervision, you will assist in implementing IEPs, support instructional programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and parents to promote student learning and safety in a district committed to equity.

Qualifications

• AA degree or two years of related college education is required.
• Paraprofessional Assessment Exam with a passing score is required.
• Knowledge of IEPs and special education practices is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementing individualized education plan (IEP).
• Assists special education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group instructional programs.
• Assists in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress.
• Assists with record keeping to monitor students’ daily and monthly data on progress.
• Assists students’ in their understanding of instructional concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher directed activities.
• Provides students with additional practice on identified skill areas.
• Assists with the correction of student work as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Prepares instructional materials and operates instructional equipment.
• Supervises students during recess, lunch periods, and before / after school by keeping a calm and disciplined atmosphere on the playground, in the cafeteria, library, hallways, and bus lines.
• Assists in monitoring the daily school routines of a small group and / or individual low functioning student.
• Participates in vocational / recreational activities developed for ILSC / FLSC students.
• Assists the special education teaching staff in maintaining the practical life skills such as dressing, toileting and feeding students with mildly to profoundly disabling conditions in the District’s ILSC / FLSC program.
• Follows the assigned daily schedule.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned.
• Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.

Skills

Read instructions

Operate equipment

Record and convey information

Train and supervise student helpers

Clear communication

Support special education programs

Positive attitude toward students with

Bodily fluid handling readiness

Confidentiality

Education

AA degree or two years of related college education

Paraprofessional Assessment Exam 455+

Tools

Computers

Job description

Bend-La Pine Schools in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Educational Assistant - Inclusion to support students with identified needs within classrooms and resource centers.

Under supervision, you will assist in implementing IEPs, support instructional programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and parents to promote student learning and safety in a district committed to equity.