Yamhill Carlton SD - Instructional Assistant - Behavior / Life Skills

Yamhill Carlton School District; Oregon; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students with behavior and life skills. In this vital role, you will work closely with certified staff to enhance student learning and foster positive behavior in the classroom. Your responsibilities will include assisting with instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and providing support to students with special needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences and personal growth. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and the success of every student.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to reinforce positive behavior and learning.
• Support classroom management and assist with instructional materials.
• Help students with special needs to maximize their learning.

Skills

Behavior Management

Instructional Support

Communication Skills

Special Needs Assistance

Record Keeping

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal Computers

Office Equipment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Yamhill Carlton School District

Yamhill Carlton SD - Instructional Assistant - Behavior / Life Skills JobID: 264

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - Behavior
• Date Posted:
  9/20/2024
• Location:
  Yamhill Carlton School District Office

Intermediate and Elementary School Instructional Assistant - Behavior / Life Skills

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce positive behavior, reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.