Special Educational Assistant - Lincoln Elementary FILC

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, performs a variety of tasks such as, assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students on Individual Educational Plans (I.E.P.) individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials. Some positions require aptitude and skill in working with the particular disabilities or learning needs of students.

Special Considerations:
Bilingual preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR
• Two years of post-secondary education or an Associates Degree from an accredited institution or the ability to pass the district-approved equivalency test.
• 18 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License

• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job.
• Work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment.
• Knowledgeable in the use of English, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance.
• Operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and word processor; and operate audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to transport and supervise students in a vocational setting, on or off campus, as part of their I.E.P.
• Perform all related services as needed (as outlined in IDEA) i.e. feeding, catheterization, toileting, etc.
• Assists teachers in the planning and implementing learning experiences for students enrolled in a special education program; confers with teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists in the instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision; revises lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Provides for the identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, and other related needs.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Assists in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district’s discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students.
• Supervises students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment.
• Performs various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitors assignments, maintain accurate files, and other related functions.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods.
• Assist with large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makes up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Provides information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional…