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Educational Assistant, Special Education - Holt Elementary

Employer
Eugene School District 4J
Location
Eugene, OR, US
Salary
Competitive
This is a part time position .75 FTE/6 hours per day that works on a CL-192 work schedule.
  1. The position assists the teacher in planning and implementing educational and behavioral management programs and in providing services that enable students with developmental or other learning disabilities an additional opportunity to benefit from education.  
  2. Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher using standardized lessons prepared with sample responses, or lessons prepared by teacher, or lessons prepared by assistant and approved by teacher. Monitors student progress and mastery of social and academic skills by means of periodic testing and evaluation.  
  3. Basic guidelines for class content and objectives are determined by the Supervisor; however, there is considerable latitude for Instructional Assistant autonomy in teaching methods. Considerable time is spent in lesson preparation and review before or after class hours, and students sometimes require additional counseling during after-school hours as well. 


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  1. An ability to work with or lead students in group or individual instructional activities.  
  2. Knowledge of grammar, math, language arts, social sciences, health, penmanship and reading principles. Ability to adapt standard educational curriculum to the specialized needs of students with learning disabilities. 
  3. Ability to present instructional material in a clear, sequenced manner while sensitive to the needs of students and to adjust material according to their ability to comprehend.  
  4. Ability to respond to specialized health care requirements.  
  5. Ability to observe, interpret and record data involving the academic record and behavior of students. 
  6. Ability to type, prepare classroom materials or artwork, operate current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.), or perform other clerical duties. 
  7. Ability to use or learn to use computers and appropriate computer software. 
  8. Ability to work independently and work harmoniously with other teachers and assistants.  
  9. Dependability, adaptability, patience, consistency, high level of communication skills, with resourcefulness are helpful, as is ability to deal with stress of working closely with disabled students. 
  10. Ability to assess situations and act swiftly and appropriately and with sound judgment for the safety and well-being of students and teacher.
  11. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
  12. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations.


Minimum Qualifications:

To demonstrate Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind, you will be required to attach documentation to your application to show:
  • Completion of at least two years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcript); OR
  • Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma); OR
  • Meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).
  1. Previous training, education, or experience in instructional techniques and behavior management and modification methods. 
  2. Previous training in basic clerical skills. Demonstrated ability to type.
  3. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.


Additional Information:
Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
 
  • Highly Qualified (HQ) Documentation as per Minimum Qualifications above.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
 
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7660.

To view a complete job description please visit the Eugene School District 4J website at http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/

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