Instructional Assistant 4, Alt Ed

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tualatin, OR

18h

About The Position

Assist and communicate with students exercising both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches. This position will be a combination of supervision (general and targeted) working with students one on one and/or with small groups assisting with study skills, organizational skills, behavior management and academics.

Requirements

Two years minimum of post high school education is required
Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
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.

Responsibilities

Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
Employ 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, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
Supervision is a normal responsibility of this position
Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly, educational programs
Work both independently without direct supervision and as a member of a team
Write and communicate on the computer
Under the supervision of the Teacher Coordinator, implement a system for disseminating information to employees
Provide follow-up and feedback support to students
Attend and participate in team meetings, including transition planning meetings, when requested
Attend all training seminars regarding procedures and practices
Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job)
Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops
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
Effectively communicate verbally and written with staff parents and business partners
Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects the departments standards for a consistent, positive and nurturing attitude