Instructional Assistant K-6 - Migrant Summer

Columbia Gorge Education Service District

Position Description

Title: Bilingual Instructional Assistant - Summer

Department: Migrant Education Program

Supervised by: Lead Teacher and Director of Migrant Education

Position Purpose:

To assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to students or small groups which facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing a District-approved curriculum.

Core Job Functions:

1. Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of student progress.
2. Assist in the presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
3. Assist students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a District approved curriculum.
4. Communicate with students in English and/or Spanish to facilitate instructional processes; provide interpretation during telephone calls with limited or non-English speaking parents; translate or write notes, letters and other materials.
5. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, families, colleagues or district patrons. Use or relay personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
6. Observe and control behavior of students in and out of the classroom for providing a clean, safe and optimal learning environment.
7. Observe and communicate students’ performance to provide feedback to students, parents, and the teacher regarding student progress.
8. Perform duties relating to a student’s physical needs.
9. Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, and duplicating.
10. Attends and participates in meetings; collaborates with staff, parents, and community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
11. Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public. 

Department Specific Responsibilities:

1. Reports incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to district policies.
2. Participates in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned.
3. Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities; is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
4. Performs other duties as may be assigned by classroom teacher, Director of Migrant Education, or Superintendent to support the success of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Patience, understanding, and ability to work with young students
• Appropriate and effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development
• Willingness to learn and follow precise prescribed directions
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and Spanish
• Appropriate classroom procedures and basic instructional techniques
• Criminal history background check/fingerprint clearance

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalency
• Experience with written and oral translation
• Experience with young students 
• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, possess an associate’s degree, or passed a certificate program demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics readiness

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the core functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The work is mostly indoors, but requires going outdoors in the weather for periods of time. Physical requirements: See; hear; speak; use of hands for single grasping, pushing or pulling and fine motor manipulation; frequently bend, squat, lift, sit and climb stairs; lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and may be required to run and/or physically restrain a child.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Columbia Gorge ESD Board policy on evaluation.

Terms of Employment:

Number of days per year as per program calendar.  Employment will generally take place on days when students are present.

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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements.