Educational Assistant III/Special Education - Educational Assistant III - Full-Time (Special Education)

$18 - $21/Yr

Oregon Public Schools - Central Point, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Central Point, OR

About the position

The Educational Assistant III 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. The Education Assistant III also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands-on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves. The Educational Assistant III performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. The nature of the work follows established classroom procedures, school procedures and District, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life-skills practice and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering and catheterizing, as well as the implementation of any necessary medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises special needs students in various non-classroom settings, including lunch, music, physical education, library and recess.
• 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 and grades.
• 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 and specialized support for specific students.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: an Associates degree from an accredited institution, evidence of completion of two years of post-high school study, or 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 complete student restraint training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to participate in training and receive additional certification (e.g. CPI, First Aid, epipen, etc.).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

• $18.07 - $21.00, depending upon approved accepted 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.
• 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.
• Up to $2,051. per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
• $480. per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• $55. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35. per month.