What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at South Wasco County School District?
Title: Educational Instructional Assistant
Classification: Classified
Supervised by: Principal
Job Purpose Statement:
To provide instructional assistance and support in classrooms. Must be flexible, organized and have a sense of humor. Must and willing to work as part of a team to enhance student achievement. Must have a good rapport with students and staff. This position is contingent upon approved fingerprinting and criminal history check. .
Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Successfully pass district background screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·
- Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of program instructional materials, including materials in Spanish, and their uses.
- Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
- Knowledge of classroom practices and procedures.
- Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students.
- Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
- Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
- Ability to pass and “physically demonstrate" the physical restraint of students under the Oregon State Restraint and CPI Guidelines.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
- Ability to operate office and audio-visual equipment, perform alphabetizing, record-keeping and filing
- Ability to accurately transfer, record and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
- Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Salary : $19 - $26