Learning Specialist Assistant

JOB TITLE: Learning Specialist Assistant -

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

FTE:(.875) 7 hours per day

POSITION

START DATE:

As Soon As Possible after Hire

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.

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Make some 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 time lines
• 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 Behavorial Analysis Experience
• Spanish Preferred
• Must have AA Degree or Equivalent

• Learn and implement policies for students of program 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 workshop
• 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 students 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 (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, 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 communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.
• Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects a consistent, positive, nurturing, attitude is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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