Educational Assistant III - Part-Time; Temporary

Educational Assistant III – Part‑Time (Temporary)

Job .

• Position Type:
  Special Education / Educational Assistant III / Special Education
• Hours:
  
  5.75 hours per day
• Building:
  Central Point Elementary
• Calendar: 184 days per year (August — June)

• $18.25 – $21.94 per hour, depending upon approved experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• $77.08 per month toward either Section 125 or 403B (if employee elects to enroll, the district will match an additional $35.00 per month)
• $55.00 per month employer match into a tax‑sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35.00 per month
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district‑paid contribution toward Oregon Public Employees Retirement System

The Educational Assistant III assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction through small group and individual supplementary exercises. The assistant also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands‑on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Principal or Assistant Principal (direct). Indirectly reports to Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary.

The Educational Assistant III performs variable work according to procedures and guidelines under the specific direction of a teacher, consistent with established classroom procedures, school procedures and district, state, and federal regulations.

Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom. No supervisory responsibility.

Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel, and sometimes with parents/families of students.

• Assist with toileting, feeding, and implementing medical protocols for special needs students.

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life‑skills practice, and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health, and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning, and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering, and catheterizing, as well as implementing necessary medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises special needs students in various non‑classroom settings, including lunch, music, physical education, library, and recess.
• Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods of time.
• Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
• Presents teacher‑designed subject matter to students through a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion, and supervised individual and group skill development and reinforcement.
• Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
• Assists in proctoring student assessments and maintaining student records, including attendance, progress, and grades. Assists teacher in measuring student‑produced work products against clear rubrics or answer keys.
• Supervises various student gathering points, including playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops, and hallways.
• Assists in classroom set‑up and maintenance of materials and supplies.
• Corrects student work.
• Distributes instructional materials.
• Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress and provides observational feedback on student behavior.
• Assists in ordering, preparing, and administering instructional materials.
• Assists in preparing for IEP meetings and in the implementation and tracking of…