Educational Assistant II - Part-Time (Multiple Positions Available)

Part-time position with a schedule of 5.75 hours per day, 184 days per year.

About the Role

The Educational Assistant II assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the Teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises.

This role reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal and works under the specific direction of a Teacher, following established classroom procedures, school procedures, and District, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods of time.
• Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
• Presents teacher-designed subject matter to students through a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion, and supervised individual and group skill development and reinforcement.
• Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
• Assists in proctoring student assessments and maintenance of student records, including attendance, progress, grades, and the preparation of IEP and PEP documents.
• Assists Teacher in measuring student-produced work products against clear rubrics or answer keys.
• Supervises various student gathering points, including playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops, and hallways.
• Assists in classroom set-up and maintenance of materials and supplies.
• Corrects student work and distributes instructional materials.
• Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress and provides observational feedback on student behavior.
• Assists in ordering, preparing, and administering instructional materials.
• Assists in preparing for IEP meetings and in the implementation and tracking of IEP data.
• Assists in behavioral management, including modeling appropriate behavior and responding to discipline problems.
• Accompanies students on school bus routes, providing general supervision of all students.
• Assists with other classroom duties as directed by the Teacher.
• Performs various clerical duties, including word processing, phone coverage, preparing instructional materials, maintaining files and records, and interfacing with the public.
• Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
• Complies with standards and responsibilities outlined in the District employee handbook and all other District policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following:
  • An Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Evidence of completion of two years of post-high school study.
  • A passing score on the District's assessment of reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess a general knowledge of English language arts and mathematics.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Working Conditions

The Educational Assistant II works in a school building, primarily within the classroom and also in other areas of the campus and grounds. The role requires:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• Observation of multiple students across large and small physical spaces.
• Attending to individual student needs while ensuring other students are not unattended.
• Capability of walking quickly and assuming various physical postures, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Dexterity in fingers and hands to operate standard classroom equipment.
• Eyesight sufficient to read materials and monitor student activity.
• Occasional outdoor work supervising students in a variety of weather conditions.

Potential exposures include inclement weather, allergens, blood-borne pathogens, dirt, odors, dust, cold or hot temperatures, and erratic student behavior.

Pay

Compensation ranges from $17.85 to $21.46 per hour, depending on approved experience.

• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association).
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees.

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays annually.
• 10 paid sick leave days per year.
• 2 paid personal leave days per year.
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence.
• $80.17 per month toward either Section 125 or 403B (if employee elects to enroll in either, the district will match an additional $40 per month).
• $60 per month employer match into a tax-sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35 per month.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.