26-131; Educational Assistant; Ashland Middle School; 0.6875 FTE; Probationary

About the Role

Assists teaching staff by performing instructional tasks with students in small groups and one-on-one settings, performs record keeping, and student supervision duties.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of applicable District policies and procedures.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (reading, math, and writing groups).
• Assists in testing and evaluating students' abilities in math, writing, and reading and progress as directed by licensed staff member.
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and taking attendance.
• Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, at recess, and at lunch.
• Supervises large groups of children at recess and lunch, ensuring safety and security at all times.
• Transports recess equipment outside for activities; reports unsafe equipment and secures equipment when not in use.
• Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, transitioning students between activities.
• Assists in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.
• Implements daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of a licensed staff member.
• Assists in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials, and supplies.
• Assists in scheduling meetings and completing paperwork.
• Communicates with parents/guardians as directed.
• Participates in team meetings with licensed staff and support staff.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, reporting hazards to the supervisor.
• Interacts professionally with students, staff, and parents, resolving conflicts appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and inquiries.
• Represents the school and District professionally in interactions with the community.
• Maintains required certifications and training.
• Attends work regularly and punctually.
• Completes District-required online training by assigned due dates.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one to two years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meets current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a positive team spirit.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
• General knowledge of computer usage, including database software, email, internet, spreadsheets, and word processing (MS Office Suite and PowerSchool preferred).
• Ability to communicate appropriately with students, staff, administrators, and parents.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually low to moderate but can be high depending on student activities.
• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Work Site: Ashland Middle School
Hours/FTE: 0.6875 FTE / 5.5 hours per day
Salary: $18.69 - $22.88 per hour