Instructional Assistant, Lane School

About the role

This position works under the direction of a licensed teacher in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and federal law, and local district policy and procedures. The position supports the implementation of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders.

Lane School is a short-term behavioral and academic day school designed for students kindergarten to grade 8 in Lane County who have been identified with an emotional/behavioral disorder and are experiencing significant behavioral, social, and academic difficulties. Students are referred by their resident school district. Lane School is a reintegration program designed to transition students back to their home school. The Lane School is part of the Special Education Service Area, which also provides School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct services for students with moderate and severe disabilities and adjudicated at-risk youth.

In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity. The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County. Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of instructional activities, including special strategies for reinforcing material or skills.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote skill development and student independence.
• Collect data as instructed by classroom teacher.
• Confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with district discipline procedures.