Special Education Instructional Assistant II — Resource

Cascade School District; Aumsville (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade School District in Aumsville, OR is seeking a Student Support Staff/Special Education Instructional Assistant - Resource for 32.5 hours per week at Aumsville Elementary. The role supports students with special needs in inclusion, resource room, and pull-out interventions under the supervision of the Building Principal.

The successful candidate will assist, console, and manage students, remain calm during disruptions, monitor progress, follow directions, and work as part of a

Responsibilities

• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be upset.
• Learn growth and development principles of students.
• Monitor student progress and advise teacher of student progress or deficiencies.
• Follow written and verbal directions and take initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be trained in instructional and behavioral intervention methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics, and in such areas as safety, medication, and intervention systems.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures. May be required to obtain a First Aid Card and/or serve as a Designated First Aid Provider.

Job description

Cascade School District in Aumsville, OR is seeking a Student Support Staff/Special Education Instructional Assistant - Resource for 32.5 hours per week at Aumsville Elementary. The role supports students with special needs in inclusion, resource room, and pull-out interventions under the supervision of the Building Principal.

The successful candidate will assist, console, and manage students, remain calm during disruptions, monitor progress, follow directions, and work as part of a