Substitute Instructional Assistant I for Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) needed on an on call basis for Lincoln County, Oregon, to work with children, birth to 5 years with special needs. At least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent. Meet requirements of fingerprint-based criminal history record verification (cost reimbursed after completing 40 hours of service). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. $16.13 per hour. EOE. Please apply online.

All school employees are subject to the vaccine rules set forth by the Oregon Health Authority in OAR 333-019-1030, which means we are requesting proof of vaccination or one of the listed exceptions. Proof of vaccination or an exception must be requested and accepted through Human Resources upon hire.

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Substitutes working with our Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Program will need to be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education Central Background Registry. Individuals may not start work until verification of enrollment in the Registry is complete. For information and assistance with enrollment in the Registry please contact LBL Human Resources at 541-812-2752 or _Kate.Marrone@lblesd.k12.or.us

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TITLE*

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I – EARLY INTERVENTION/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (EI/ECSE)

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QUALIFICATIONS*

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High School diploma or equivalent.
3. One year experience working with children in paid or volunteer capacity.
4. Working knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities in children.
5. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and available transportation.
6. Meet requirements of fingerprint-based criminal history record verification.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

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REPORTS TO*

Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education Program Administrator

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JOB GOAL*

Support teachers and related professionals in providing a safe and effective classroom environment and in implementing each child’s “Individualized Family Service Plan.”

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES*

The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position. Individual employees may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related duties.

Essential Functions:
1. Assist in classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
2. Work with individual children and small groups as assigned by the teacher and/or specialist.
3. Work with children to improve eating, dressing, hygiene and toileting skills, as assigned by the teacher and/or specialist.
4. Assist in implementing individual child programs, collecting child data and reporting the progress of children.
5. Assist and/or lift children with physical disabilities when necessary.
6. Stimulate language through receptive and expressive language programs, and/or augmentative communication strategies.
7. Facilitate peer interaction.
8. Keep teaching materials and other equipment in order.
9. Prepare bulletin boards, room decorations, and other materials as requested.
10. Follow nursing protocols as trained, which may include administering medication and recording seizure activity.
11. Assist with playground and bus duty.
12. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules.

Other Functions:
1. Participate in in-service training and professional grown opportunities as assigned.
2. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
3. Maintain professional dress standards.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
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WORKING CONDITIONS*

1. Strength and agility to assist children with special needs.
2. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
3. Ability to provide own transportation to school, preschools, community settings, as deemed necessary.
4. Must be able to kneel, crouch, and sit on the floor and on child sized furniture while working with children.
5. Must be able to work on the floor and return to a standing position repeatedly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.13 per hour