Preschool Learning Assistant - Support & Growth

North-Bend-School-District-13; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Bend School District 13 is seeking a Preschool Promise Educational Assistant at North Bay Elementary. This 6.5 hour/day classified position pays $18.37–$21.99 per hour and runs for 193 days a year.

Reports to the Preschool Promise Coordinator/Lead Teacher to support instruction and classroom activities. Under supervision, you will assist in implementing instructional activities, prepare materials, supervise students, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Transcript documenting Associate's Degree or two years college (72 quarter hours) or have passed the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment Test
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to supervise students in instructional settings without constant teacher oversight
• Ability to work in an environment which can be physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements
• Possess knowledge of English usage, mathematics, and basic understanding of the subjects
• Ability to type accurately; operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and audio-visual equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences of students enrolled in programs; confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress and testing activities
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies of reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities
• Assist in the instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff according to trained procedures
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the District's discipline procedures
• Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment
• Perform various clerical functions, student record keeping, monitor assignments, maintain accurate files, and other related functions
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and play periods
• Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading out loud and story telling
• Read to students, listen to students read and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Check notebooks, corrects papers, supervises testing and make up work as assigned by the teacher
• Handle discipline problems in accordance with the District's discipline procedures
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Serve as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the North Bend School District.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by administration

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Follow directions

English basics

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

Job description

North Bend School District 13 is seeking a Preschool Promise Educational Assistant at North Bay Elementary. This 6.5 hour/day classified position pays $18.37–$21.99 per hour and runs for 193 days a year.

Reports to the Preschool Promise Coordinator/Lead Teacher to support instruction and classroom activities. Under supervision, you will assist in implementing instructional activities, prepare materials, supervise students, and help maintain a positive learning environment.