Title I Assistant (4.75hrs​/day) 26​/27 SY

Instructional Assistant Title I Assistant

Salary Range: $17.34 - $23.24

Reports to:

Building Principal or Designee

This position is 183 days with 6 paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid flexible personal leave (3 days per year). If hired after the start of the school year, days and leave are pro-rated. The McMinnville School District provides generous personal and family benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy educational environment for students and performing other duties as assigned. In addition to the job duties of an IA I position, this position performs instructional duties in support of students and parents, the employee works with students to reinforce reading and math skills to support Title 1 targeted assisted and school- wide improvement plans to reach high academic standards.

• Assists through one on one and small group instruction and tutoring; and can include assistance in the testing of students and performing a variety of clerical duties in support of the teacher.
• May work with large groups of students to reinforce or improve reading and math skills to allow classroom teachers to work with small groups of students.
• Works under the guidance of a classroom teacher, instructional coach or Title 1 teacher supporting lesson planning to individual students or small groups of students to reinforce and improve literacy and math skills.
• Confer with teacher(s) to provide feedback on student performance in their areas of instructional responsibilities.
• May administer and score basic diagnostic tests when recommended by the classroom teacher, instructional coach or Title 1 teacher.
• Help support students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Promote safety of the students through the application of the district's student management and safety guidelines.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern the work. Prompt and regular attendance is required.

Maintains classroom equipment, materials, and students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required. Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Confers, under the supervision of the teacher, with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives. Exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures. Participates in various meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Performs other tasks as assigned. Assists with the transition of students, including supervision of students to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of buses, and supervision of students to and from classes.

Education Required:

Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading,…