Instructional Assistant Position

Wallowacountychamber; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Joseph School District #6 is seeking a classroom paraprofessional to support instructional needs under a licensed teacher's supervision in a school setting.

The role involves assisting students in various environments, maintaining a professional atmosphere, and helping with instructional activities, while safeguarding confidentiality and following district policies.

Qualifications

• Supports instructional needs under teacher supervision.
• Assists students with educational software and computer tools.
• Maintains confidentiality and a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional working environment and positive interpersonal relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas.
• Comply with district, state, and federal guidelines and laws.
• Support and promote academics, social skills, life skills, personal hygiene and vocational skills.
• Assist students one-on-one or in small groups as directed by teachers.

Job description

Works under the direct supervision of the teacher to support the instructional need in the

classroom.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

Competitive salary: $18.76- 24.47 per hour DOE

Excellent benefits package including retirement and health insurance

DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a professional working environment and positive interpersonal working relationships with staff and students.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas.
• Comply with all applicable district, state, and federal guidelines, policies and laws.
• Implement strategies that protect the legal rights of students. Protect the safety, health, and well-being of all students.
• Supervise students in the classroom, lunchroom, locker room, playground, hallways, bus arrival/departure, and other areas as directed.
• Implement instructional strategies that respect individual differences, foster student achievement, and maintain supportive and inclusive environments.
• Implement and modify behavioral strategies for students consistent with classroom and building behavior goals.
• Use independent judgment with guidance from licensed teachers and/or specialists.
• Perform work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, high noise levels, and new or emergency situations.
• Maintain and improve professional skills in order to contribute to the learning of all students.
• Work with students in the classroom and other supervised learning environments. May work one-on-one or in a small group setting. Support and promote academics, social skills, life skills, personal hygiene and vocational skills.
• Clean and sanitize classroom learning tools and/or equipment according to specific instructions.
• Attend training as assigned to meet the needs of students
• Correct papers, compile simple statistics, take attendance, and maintain accurate records for required reports.
• Assist students in independent or small group study and follow-up; administer remedial drill work, and provide computer assistance. Work to assist ELL, Resource Room, and/or Title I students.
• Assist students in the use of educational software and computer technology as it relates to classroom instruction.
• Participate in activities related to the learning/teaching process.
• Function effectively in the classroom setting to enhance student learning.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not include other occasional work, the inclusion of which would be in conformance to this type of position.

The Joseph School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status, or genetic information in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs in accordance with Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.

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