7 Hour Educational Assistant - Inclusion - Sky View Middle School - Regular

Brief Description

Bend-La Pine Schools is dedicated to equity, aiming to remove barriers and promote inclusive practices. The principle of equity guides all policies, programs, 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 track students' daily and monthly 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 include participation 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) Paraprofessional qualifications for positions at sites designated as Title I School-wide programs.

Requirements

• Resume
• Note: Evidence of Highly Qualified status

Summary

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