Elementary Instructional Aide

Pilot Rock Elementary School is seeking an outstanding Instructional Assistant beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The position will work four days a week, 7.25 hours per day. 

Benefits: 

-Lifeflight Coverage

- HRA Contribution of $2,340 per year

The job description is as follows:

GENERAL DUTIES:

Instructional Aides provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff.  Instructional Aides will also provide supervision of students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns.

KNOWLEDGE:

            QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibilities and essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Meet the minimum educational requirements of the State of Oregon
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 72 college credits is preferred
• Experience working with children
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain
• Successfully pass fingerprint and background check

SKILLS:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Proficient use of elementary level math
• Proficient use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• Physical ability to perform required work
• Be able to work independently and without close supervision
• Work well with and enjoy the company of students
• Ability to meet with and deal effectively with the public
• Demonstrate an aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Have the ability to follow directions
• Ability to assess situations and act swiftly and appropriately and with sound judgment for the safety and wellbeing of students and staff
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
2. Annually pass the required online trainings by the District’s assigned due-date
3. Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences
4. Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to your job
5. Meet the learning needs of individual students by assisting the teacher in planning instructional strategies appropriate for the students, subject matter, and the desire learning objectives
6. Cooperate with the classroom teacher to establish parameters for student behavior and to communicate them clearly
7. Motivate students to accomplish stated objectives
8. Provide approved instruction to students of various sizes
9. Give clear directions and check for student understanding
10. Use Positive Behavior Support program in and outside the classroom setting and manage disciplinary problems fairly and in accordance with staff handbook, board policies, IEP, legal requirements; Ensuring the safety, care, security and welfare of the students
11. Use time and materials effectively in relation to lesson plans and objectives
12. Assist the teacher in acquiring or creating appropriate instructional materials and disinfecting supplies as needed
13. Assist the teacher in organizing the physical setting and providing an environment conductive to student learning
14. Gather and submit data and maintain records on each student as requested by the classroom teacher
15. Provide supervision for playground, hallways, cafeteria, bus loading area as assigned
16. Assist with student mobility such as lifting, transferring and transporting
17. May be required to maintain current first aid/CPR certification, and implement medical protocols as needed
18. Provide for identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, and physical therapy
19. Assist in the implementation of Health Management Plans, under the supervision of a registered nurse, such as G-Tube feeding, suction, tracheotomy care and catheterization
20. Assist students with toileting and/or changing diapers, respecting all students’ need for privacy
21. Maintain professional standards
22. Perform other reasonable duties that from time to time may be assigned to meet the usual and unusual demands placed on the organization
23. Specific responsibilities and essential functions related to assignment (_____ have) or (_____ have not) been attached

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

Comply with district performance standards as follows:

1. Perform work in an efficient, organized, and quality manner
2. Comply with all district policies and procedures
3. Be punctual, dependable, and complete assigned work in a timely manner
4. Follow instructions and accept suggestions in a positive manner
5. Work with others in a cooperative and positive manner
6. Demonstrate personal habits and maintain appearances that are positive models for our students
7. Deal with students, staff, and the public in a pleasant and courteous manner
8. Take proper care and demonstrate a concern for supplies and equipment
9. Communicate with the administration about concerns
10. Keep student, employee and school business confidential
11. Maintain a friendly and cooperative attitude around supervisors, staff, students and the general public

PHYSICAL:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities and essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities and essential functions of this job.

In 8-hour workday, this job requires:

            R - Rarely (Less than .5 hrs per day)                              O - Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)

            F - Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs per day)                              C - Continually (5.5 – 8 hrs per day)

            NA – Not Applicable

Salary : $2,340