Instructional Assistant-Santiam Elementary School

Santiam Elementary School is an ideal location to work and collaborate with educational professionals to help students achieve their limitless potential. This position is responsible for providing academic skill development to a variety of students in a classroom setting. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can stand together with us as we help our students find their path to success.

The Santiam School District operates on a 4 day school week. If you want to see more about our district and who we are, click HERE.  

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant-Santiam Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time, 7.5 hours per day, 4 days per week, 161 contract days with bene?ts as speci?ed in the Classi?ed Agreement. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fulfill one of the following criteria:
• Compete two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Have an Associate’s degree or higher; or
• Successfully passed the Oregon Paraprofessional Exam.
• Successful prior experience working with children preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Follow spoken and written instructions, policies, procedures, and directions to complete assigned duties accurately, safely, and in accordance with District expectations.
• Work effectively with students, staff, and administrators by demonstrating professionalism, cooperation, and a positive attitude in daily interactions.
• Support students during classroom lessons, small-group activities, and enrichment opportunities under the direction of licensed staff to promote student engagement and success.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment by modeling appropriate behavior, encouraging positive interactions, and addressing concerns as directed.
• Supervise students in non-classroom settings, such as the lunchroom, playground, hallways, and other assigned areas, to help ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Help carry out school and District rules, procedures, and expectations by consistently reinforcing behavior standards and supporting student accountability.
• Follow all applicable laws, District policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors while performing assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student, staff, and District information and handle sensitive information in accordance with legal requirements and District guidelines.
• Keep all required certifications and training current and participate in professional learning opportunities as assigned.
• Demonstrate reliability through regular attendance, punctuality to work and to assignments, meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following established schedules.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful working relationships with students, coworkers, supervisors, and families to support a collaborative school environment.
• Represent the District in a professional manner by supporting its mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives through daily interactions and job performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to support the needs of students, staff, schools, and the District.

Salary : $17 - $22