6.5 Hour Educational Assistant - Inclusion - Elk Meadow Elementary School - Regular

Brief Description

Bend-La Pine Schools is dedicated to equity, aiming to remove barriers and promote inclusive practices to ensure all students benefit fully. The principle of equity guides all policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.

Position Title

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – INCLUSION

Department

Special Programs

Reports To

Assigned Teacher and Site Administrator

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Aids special education teaching staff in preparation, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs.
• Communicates with teachers and parents about students' progress.
• Maintains records to monitor students' data on progress.
• Reemphasizes basic elements of teacher-directed activities and provides additional practice on identified skill areas.
• Assists with correcting student work as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Prepares instructional materials and operates instructional equipment.
• Supervises students during recess, lunch periods, and before/after school.
• Monitors daily school routines of small groups and/or individual low-functioning students.
• Participates in various vocational/recreational activities for ILSC/FLSC students.
• Supports practical life skills such as dressing, toileting, and feeding students with mild to profound disabilities in the District's ILSC/FLSC program.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned.
• Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
• Fulfills working conditions and physical effort listed below.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoors in classroom or specialized instructional settings, with occasional outdoor supervision.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assisting students with mobility or personal care needs.
• May involve lifting or supporting students or equipment consistent with assigned duties.
• Exposure to escalated student behaviors and bodily fluids while providing direct support.
• Follows the assigned school schedule and may participate in school activities.
• Requires attentiveness, patience, consistent implementation of intervention strategies, and collaboration with licensed staff to support student learning and safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Teaching methods and procedures.
• Filing and record keeping systems.
• Computers, audio-visual equipment, and office machines, and their operation.
• Instructional materials and their uses.
• Basic provisions of PL-142, due process procedures, and the IEPs for students identified as disabled.
• Student behavior and methods to assure proper conduct.
• Safety practices.

Education and Experience

• At least two years of related college education, an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements by passing the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam with a score of 455 or higher.
• The position requires general knowledge of technical procedures.
• Knowledge of School District practices or policies is necessary.
• The position requires certification and licensing as per NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and Paraprofessional qualifications for designated Title I School-wide programs.

Requirements

• Please provide: Resume
• Evidence of Highly Qualified status

Note to Current Employees

The system does not allow direct uploading of supporting materials. Please email supporting documents to hr-recruitment@bend.k12.or.us.

Summary

This position’s pay is annualized to include summer months. This position is currently represented by the Oregon School Employees Association, Chapter No. 6.