Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Instructional Assistant 2 - Reading Support (Spanish preferred)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Building Administrator

FTE:

.4688 (3.75 hrs/day)

POSITION START DATE:

As soon as possible after hire

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Under direction of teacher, performs a variety of duties to assist students, staff and administrators.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures Use good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches Maintain a confidential, non-preferential manner an non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job) Remain current on job requirements by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops Intervene and separate quibbling toddler size children

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CAPABILITIES

Implement developmentally appropriate practices Keep current on department issues Learn and state guidelines that govern department Schedule meetings and maintain working relationships including but not limited to, CCD, Visiting Health Nurse, Teen Parent Care Manager, School Staff, Early Intervention. Keep licensed staff and administrators advised on any concerns or issues regarding children, teen parents, and parents of teen parents Work with students and their children in a nurturing, positive, non-judgmental, non-preferential manner Maintain strict confidentiality as pertains to students, children, families, programming and staff Plan and implement daily routines of children and assist with direction of program Implement department/school discipline guidelines Remain flexible during periods of change or reassignment Maintain sanitation and health standards May meet infant and toddler individual needs including but not limited to, diapering, changing, feeding, play times, and napping Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form High school diploma or GED equivalent Two years of experience working in an Early Childhood Education and/or preschool setting Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment) Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication) All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner. Employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor. Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students), discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors) Hear sufficiently to perform the essential functions of this position (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listen for distress signals) Stand and walk in playgrounds/classrooms for one to two hours at a time Lifting 20-50 lbs occasionally and 0-20 pounds frequently Pull/push occasionally (wheelchair, vacuum, student restraints, defiant student, gait trainer and stander) Frequently crawl, kneel, climb and bend in cramped spaces on same level as student (toilet, load bus, machinery control, pick up trash, assist student in bathroom) Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement frequently (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination, write, grab, reach, stretch) Occasional exposure to household cleaning type chemicals, glues etc Constant exposure to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting) Exposure to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 9 month assignment on the

G

range of the Classified Job Schedule.

A new employee shall be allowed up to (4) four years experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. The highest hourly rate for a new employee would be $22.45 per hour

.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.