Instructional Assistant, Lane School

Lane Education Service District; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 27,675,000 - 27,676,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leaves and holidays

Public Employee Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Lane Education Service District in Eugene, Oregon is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Lane School. The role supports licensed teachers in implementing educational programs for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, adhering to state and district policies.

The position involves data collection, planning support, behavior plan implementation, and direct student supervision. A high school diploma is required; CPR/First Aid is preferred, with benefits including medical and retirement

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Experience working in public schools or with at-risk students preferred.
• First Aid/CPR card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities.
• Apply instructional strategies to promote skill development and independence.
• Collect data and provide feedback on student performance and progress.
• Establish rapport with students and maintain positive classroom relations.
• Support behavior plans and ensure safety of students and staff.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom support

Student engagement

Behavior support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Classified

Hours/FTE: 7.25hrs/day 0.90625 FTE

Salary: $20.89-$27.05/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Contract Status: Regular/Probationary

Start Date: mutually agreed upon hire

Calendar: 182 days to187 days depending on school calendar

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notes: Attached below is full job description.

TITLE: Instructional Assistant, Lane School

POSITION PURPOSE: This position works under the direction of a licensed teacher in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and federal law, and local district policy and procedures. The position supports the implementation of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of instructional activities, including special strategies for reinforcing material or skills.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote skill development and student independence.
• Collect data as instructed by classroom teacher. Confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with district discipline procedures.
• Implement behavior support plans using appropriate strategies and techniques as specified in the student's behavior support plan.
• Supervise students in school and settings to ensure student and staff safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning.
• Be a cooperative and supportive member of the staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete all job activities in compliance with district policy and procedures.

Qualifications

A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to communicate effectively with students and school staff is required. The ability to follow teacher direction, including written instructional and behavior plans is required. Experience working in a public school or community setting with at risk students or students with emotional/behavioral disorders is preferred. First/Aid/CPR card is preferred.

About Lane ESD's Lane School Program

Lane School is a short‑term behavioral and academic day school designed for students kindergarten to grade 8 in Lane County who have been identified with an emotional/behavioral disorder and are experiencing significant behavioral, social, and academic difficulties. Students are referred by their resident school district. Lane School is a reintegration program designed to transition students back to their home school.

The Lane School is part of the Special Education Service Area, which also provides School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct services for students with moderate and severe disabilities and adjudicated at‑risk youth.

About Lane ESD

• In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
• The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost‑effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
• Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.