Instructional Assistant - Self Contained Grades 6-8 AMS

ASTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 1C JOB DESCRIPTION

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 12/11/2025
• Location:
  
  Astoria Middle School

Instructional Assistant/Special Needs/Medical

Site Administrator/Teacher

Site Administrator

The purpose of an instructional assistant (IA) is to assist in the supervision and instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a special education classroom and/or as part of a pullout program; observe and document student progress; implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs); provide personal hygiene and medical support for students and clerical support to the teacher.

• High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR , Oregon Department of Education
• Must be 18 years of age
• Job related experience is preferred
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint/background check.
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
  • Moderate degree of physical stamina
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Physically restraining a student as needed (OIS Certification required), per building need
  • Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms and tending to illness or injury (Blood Borne Pathogen Training provided)

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students and their records
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. collects and maintains student data, adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audiovisual equipment, set up projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information
• Ability to assist students with personal hygiene tasks (diapering, for example)
• Ability to assist students with medical procedures (tube feeding, diabetic seizures) that could result in exposure to bodily fluids
• Responds to emergencies (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of an instructional team
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested or required. Required training could include Oregon Intervention System, medical procedures, health and safety training, First Aid, and CPR
• Confers with teachers (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
• Instruction of special education students (e.g. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students success
• Monitors special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunch, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, (kicking, hitting, spitting, scratching, language and biting) and implement behavior plans designed by IEP teams
• Ability to carry through with classroom and/or building procedures for discipline and positive supports
• Supervise students at work experience or in the community without direct teacher supervision
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter
• Knowledge of Astoria School District Policies and building procedures
• Regular and acceptable attendance is required
• Performs other duties as assigned