Special Education Educational Assistant - Chavez Elementary School

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J seeks a part-time Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers under the 192-day schedule, 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position requires Highly Qualified status under Oregon law, with documentation attached to the application.

Applicants must provide transcripts or diploma confirming HQ status; inclusive of testing options. Duties include lesson preparation, clerical tasks, monitoring progress, assisting in behavior management, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary study totaling 72 credits or 48 semester credits.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Formal state/local assessment demonstrating reading, writing, and math knowledge (HQ).
• Previous training in instructional techniques and behavior management.
• Basic clerical skills and ability to type.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral programs; support students with disabilities.
• Perform clerical tasks and monitor student progress; track grades and test mastery.
• Prepare lessons and review content; tutor one-to-one or in small groups.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain filing systems; update bulletin boards.
• Supervise in resource room or hallway; manage behavior and safety.
• Arrange parent-teacher conferences and assist with communication.

Education

Two years post-secondary study (72 credits/48 sem. credits)

Associate degree or higher

HQ testing/assessment requirements

Typing

Clerical skills

Bilingual/multicultural experience preferred

Job description

This is a part-time, 0.75 FTE/ 6 hours per day position working on the CL-192 (192 days per full school year) schedule, Monday to Friday.

Minimum Requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, defined by the state of Oregon ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement, a resume will not be sufficient. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

Documentation for Highly Qualified status:

• Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits. OR
• Obtaining an associate's or higher degree (attach diploma) OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (attach test scores).

1. The position assists the teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs and in providing services that enable students with developmental or other learning disabilities an additional opportunity to benefit from education.
2. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher using standardized lessons prepared with sample responses, or lessons prepared by teacher, or lessons prepared by assistant and approved by teacher. Monitors student progress and mastery of social and academic skills by means of periodic testing and evaluation.
3. Basic guidelines for class content and objectives are determined by the Supervisor; however, there is considerable latitude for Instructional Assistant autonomy in teaching methods. Considerable time is spent in lesson preparation and review before or after class hours, and students sometimes require additional counseling during after-school hours as well.

Essential Functions:

1. Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; directly instruct students, review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; compute weekly, monthly and term grades.
2. Redistribute lessons and review with students; file as necessary.
3. Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record student progress and behavior on IEP (Individual Education Program) or other reports; document areas in need of emphasis or reiteration. Tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary.
4. Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher. Maintain filing system for these materials. Update bulletin board with displays pertinent to curriculum or student interest.
5. Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., thermofax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
6. Supervise students in the Resource Room, classroom or hallways as assigned; insure that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage cooperative, safe and well-mannered activity.
7. Assist in guiding children to develop proper emotional control and discernment in judging and reacting to social situations. Instruct in proper dress, grooming and health habits.
8. Orient substitute teachers as to class curriculum and location of teaching materials.
9. Arrange parent-teacher conferences; consult with other student instructors when a difficulty involving a specific child arises.
10. May budget expenditures for periodicals, textbooks and other supplies; inventory stock, complete purchase orders for additional materials, stock shelves upon arrival and otherwise maintain an inventory of supplies.
11. May supervise students in preparation for physical education and monitor activities so that safety precautions are upheld and unruly behavior does not transpire.
12. May assist students to board and exit the school bus safely.
13. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To demonstrate Highly Qualified status as required by ORS 581-037-0005, you will be required to attach documentation to your application to show:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcript); OR
• Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma); OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).

1. Previous training, education, or experience in instructional techniques and behavior management and modification methods.
2. Previous training in basic clerical skills. Demonstrated ability to type.
3. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Required documents for this posting are:

• Highly Qualified (HQ) Documentation as per Minimum Qualifications above.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An affirmative action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.

If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at [phone].

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.