Instructional Assistant; K-5

Job Title:

Lower School Instructional Assistant

Director of Student Support

$31,000-$33,000 annual salary (appx. $23-$25.46/hr)

Monday - Thursday 8am - 3:45pm;
Friday 8am - 2:45pm;
End of August through mid-June

Non-Exempt Salaried

In addition to being a great place to work, PJA offers the following benefits package to our employees. As a full time employee of PJA, you are eligible to participate in our Medical (fully or partially employer paid depending on the plan you select), optional Dental, LTD plans and a 401k plan. Free family membership to the MJCC (oregonjcc.org) and tuition discount for children of our employees round out this generous benefits package.

This position works on a school year schedule (end of August through mid June) with 1-2 week breaks in December and in the spring.

The Lower School Instructional Assistant provides support to the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program. This position performs classroom assistance and clerical duties in support of the prescribed lesson plan. The Instructional Assistant may assist the teacher in small or large group settings, and may supervise students in a variety of other school-related settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; AND
• One year of responsible experience in a K-5 school as an IA or in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of techniques associated with behavior management, classroom management and group supervision.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments that are often loud and with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to stand for extended periods, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Ability to keep children out of harms way which may include walking, running, reaching, bending, stooping and lifting or carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to use personal computers and Microsoft office applications.

PJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating, and promoting the best-qualified individuals for positions at all levels in the organization. We provide Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based on how an individual's skills and qualifications meet the responsibilities of the position for which they have applied.

An individual will be free from discrimination based on characteristics protected by law such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related physical, mental, or sensory disability, or other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

PJA will make reasonable accommodations, including modification of organizational policies and procedures in appropriate cases for qualified individuals with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.