The person in this position is supervised by the building administrator and may work in a number of settings including Special Education classrooms and the regular education classroom. This person will work with students in groups, and with individuals, providing academic and behavioral support to students. Responsibilities and tasks will include working with students to provide support in academic areas both in the mainstream and Special Education classroom settings. Other duties may include preparing materials, providing general supervision at lunch and passing times, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties as assigned.

1. Under the direction of a licensed teacher, providing supplemental practice in various learning experiences, including drills and activities using learning strategies designed to reinforce or modify skills.
2. Demonstrate regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy.
3. Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant District Board policies, administrative regulations, and building rules.
4. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
5. Work independently and cooperatively in teams with other staff members and students.
6. Attends staff meetings.
7. Attends in-service and workshop trainings; applying training to instructional responsibilities.
8. Completes appropriate logs, forms, and paperwork, as required.
9. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
10. Reports issues to authorities, as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity, etc.
11. Operates and troubleshoots office machinery.
12. Assists students before and after school as part of Safety Patrol.
13. Assisting in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
14. Helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence.
15. Observing students and assisting in recording student development and progress; informing supervisor of any unusual academic or disciplinary problems.
16. Training and assisting students in behavior management; providing education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; responds to discipline problems; act as a role model.
17. Preparing materials related to area of assignment; copies materials; develops visual aids, certificates, and charts; and collects and distributes supplies and equipment.
18. Supervising students before, during, and after school on the playground, in the hallways, or on entering or leaving the classroom.
19. May perform duties in a library; assists students with locating books; reads stories to students.
20. Operating a computer to take attendance and to do basic data entry assignments.
21. Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities in a variety of school settings, on field trips, at lunch and recess, ensuring safety and security at all times.
22. Maintains a safe and secure environment for students at all times.
23. Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.
24. Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs minor first aid and completes required paperwork in compliance with Board policy.
25. Assist with daily attendance, registration, bus lists, referrals, and enrollment records.

SUPERVISION

Instructional assistance is provided under the professional guidance of a teacher who is responsible for discussing and preparing lesson plans and approving instructional techniques. Administrative supervision and evaluation is provided by the building principal or other administrative supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with young children.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, IEPs, lesson plans, data, memos, e-mails, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute and apply rate, ratio, and percent to practical situation. Ability to draw and interpret a variety of graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet software, word processing software, and computer programs used by the District. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including meeting current highly qualified requirements under the reauthorized ESEA. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, bloodborne pathogen training, and blood spill training.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment combines standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with the standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Junction City School District is committed to building a diverse staff that is fully representative of our students and community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.