ASTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 1C JOB DESCRIPTION

Astoria School District No. 1C is seeking applicants for the following position:

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant – Medical - 7.5 hrs/day - Astoria High School

REPORTS TO:Site administrator

EVALUATED BY:Site administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of an Instructional Assistant (IA) is to assist in the supervision and instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a special education classroom and/or as part of a pullout program; observing and documenting student progress; implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs); providing personal hygiene and medical support for students and providing clerical support to the teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
• Must be 18 years of age
• Job related experience is preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Perform physical requirements which may include:

• Moderate degree of physical stamina
• Frequent standing, walking, bending
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Physically restraining a student as needed (OIS Certification provided), per building need.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms and tending to illness or injury (Blood Borne Pathogen training provided)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students and their records
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. collects and maintains student data, adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audiovisual equipment, set up projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information
• Ability to assist students with personal hygiene tasks (diapering, for example)
• Ability to assist students with medical procedures (tube feeding, diabetic seizures) that could result in exposure to bodily fluids
• Responds to emergencies (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of an instructional team
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing 
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested or required. Required trainings could include; Oregon Intervention System, medical procedures, health and safety training, First Aid, and CPR
• Confers with teachers (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
• Instruction of special education students (e.g. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students success
• Monitors special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunch, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, (kicking, hitting, spitting, scratching, language and biting) and implement behavior plans designed by IEP teams
• Ability to carry through with classroom and/or building procedures for discipline and positive supports
• Supervise students at work experience or in the community without direct teacher supervision
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter
• Knowledge of Astoria School District Policies and building procedures
• Regular and acceptable attendance is required
• Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION BEGINS: TBD

SALARY RANGE: $22.05/Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lynn Jackson, Principal

Phone: 503-325-3911

Email: ljackson@astoria.k12.or.us

ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMIT: 

Note: Application must include the following (via upload to TalentEd Recruit & Hire)

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two current letters of recommendation

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