Title I Assistant (5hrs/day) 26/27 SY

Job Summary

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy educational environment for students and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Affords one on one and small group instruction and tutoring.
• Assists in the testing of students and performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the teacher.
• Works with large groups of students to reinforce or improve reading and math skills to allow classroom teachers to work with small groups of students.
• Sets up and assists in the implementation of lesson plans.
• Convenes with teacher(s) to provide feedback on student performance in their areas of instructional responsibilities.
• Administers and scores basic diagnostic tests when recommended by the classroom teacher, instructional coach or Title 1 teacher.
• Supports students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Maintains classroom equipment, materials, and students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Aids other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers, under the supervision of the teacher, with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Participates in various meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.
• Assists with the transition of students, including supervision of students to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of buses, and supervision of students to and from classes.

Essential Job Requirements

• Education Required: Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience Preferred: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Oregon Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains classroom equipment, materials, and students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Aids other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers, under the supervision of the teacher, with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Participates in various meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.
• Assists with the transition of students, including supervision of students to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of buses, and supervision of students to and from classes.

Physical Demands

• Regularly talks or hears.
• Frequently walks; sits; uses hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

Workplace Expectations

• Works effectively with and responds to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Holds regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follows all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons.

Terms of Employment

• 9+ months.