Educational Assistant - Inclusion - Lakes Elementary School - Regular

Bend, Oregon 97703

Bend‑La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.

Under direct supervision, the Educational Assistant – Inclusion provides supported education services in classrooms, resource centers, or other school‑related areas. The Educational Assistant is directly involved in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified special needs. Responsibilities include in‑and‑out‑of‑class supervision of students, small group and one‑on‑one instruction, and general assistance to the teacher. The employee works independently after becoming familiar with the instructional needs of the special‑needs students and seeks clarification from the teacher for new or unusual situations.

The employee works on a daily basis with disabled students who require special attention to meet their unique needs and works under the supervision of a special education teacher and/or administrator.

• Assists with implementing individualized education plan (IEP).
• Assists special education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group instructional programs.
• Assists in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress.
• Assists with record keeping to monitor students’ daily and monthly data on progress.
• Assists students in their understanding of instructional concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher‑directed activities.
• Provides students with additional practice on identified skill areas.
• Assists with the correction of student work as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Prepares instructional materials and operates instructional equipment.
• Supervises students during recess, lunch periods, and before/after school by keeping a calm and disciplined atmosphere on the playground, cafeteria, library, hallways, and bus lines.
• Assists in monitoring the daily school routines of a small group and/or individual low‑functioning student.
• Participates in the various vocational/recreational activities developed for ILSC/FLSC students.
• Assists the special education teaching staff in maintaining the practical life skills such as dressing, toileting and feeding students with mildly to profoundly disabling conditions in the District’s ILSC/FLSC program.
• Follows the assigned daily schedule.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned.
• Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
• Fulfills working conditions and physical effort listed below.

Work is performed primarily indoors in classroom or specialized instructional settings, with occasional outdoor supervision. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assisting students with mobility or personal care needs. The role may involve lifting or supporting students or equipment consistent with assigned duties. The employee may be exposed to escalated student behaviors and may encounter bodily fluids while providing direct support.

Work follows the assigned school schedule and may include participation in school activities. The role requires attentiveness, patience, consistent implementation of intervention strategies, and collaboration with licensed staff to support student learning and safety. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Teaching methods and procedures.
• Filing and record‑keeping systems.
• Computers, audio‑visual equipment and office machines, and their operation.
• Instructional materials and their uses.
• Basic provisions of PL‑142, due process procedures, and the IEPs for students identified as disabled.
• Student behavior and methods to…