Learning Specialist Assistant

Job Title:

Learning Specialist Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Building Administrator

FTE: 0.8125-0.875, 6.5-7 hours a day

Position

Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

General Duties

Summary:

Performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students with special needs. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher‑planned and evaluated program.

• Make independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Maintain a confidential, non‑preferential, non‑judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
• Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills and long‑ and short‑term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities
• Demonstrate ability to be at work, on time, every work day
• Preferred:
  Discrete Trial Training and Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience
• Spanish Preferred
• Must have AA Degree or Equivalent

• Learn and implement policies for students the employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job)
• Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops
• Assist in administering criterion‑referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming
• Implement education program as designed by Learning Specialist (i.e. language, motor, academic and physical Ed. programs)
• Assist in implementing behavioral and disciplinary programs as designed and mentored by Learning Specialist
• Assist with and/or monitor student’s completion of classroom assignments either in regular classroom or special education setting
• Assist student in performing routines related to self‑help including but limited to feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Correct objective tests and assignments
• Contact parents to communicate objective information as assigned by Learning Specialist
• Maintain confidential files as assigned by Learning Specialist
• Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including but not limited to playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips
• Work on basic computer software
• Collect data regarding student goals for their IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Depending on individual assignments, a combination of education and experience that equals 12‑14 years
• One year minimum child‑care experience is preferred
• One year experience as an Instructional Assistant or one year working in a setting with high‑needs students is desirable
• Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
• Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
• Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position (e.g., blood sugar testing, bee sting treatment, dispensing of prescription medication)
• All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner. Employees with English as a second language must be able to…