Roseburg Public Schools

Roseburg Public Schools Roseburg, Oregon

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

DEFINITION Under administrative supervision and the direction of a teacher or other licensed staff, the instructional assistant provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other school related areas and performs a wide variety of instructional duties including assisting the classroom teacher with the supervision and instruction of students.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The primary emphasis for the Instructional Assistant position is direct involvement with students in the instructional program. Services rendered by the Instructional Assistant shall be in classrooms during times of instruction and assisting with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities. The Instructional Assistant may also be expected to perform certain duties relating to a student’s physical needs (e.g. catheterization, lifting, toileting, transferring, feeding, etc.). Handling of body fluids, of severely disabled students may be a daily task.

EDUCATION . High school diploma or equivalent. . 2-year college degree or equivalent. . Must be at least 18 years of age.

EXPERIENCE . Having worked with students and staff in a school or youth organization is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrate competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing and speaking. Knowledge of: . The importance of following policy and practices regarding student records, behavior and confidentiality. . The importance of using effective instructional materials and their uses. . Effective behavior management procedures. . Developmental characteristics of children. Ability to: . Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and adults. . Learn classroom procedures rapidly . Understand and carry out oral and written directions. . Follow a schedule . Perform tasks involving use of independent judgment. . Work cooperatively with a teacher and to learn classroom procedures and skills rapidly and thoroughly. . Perform physical duties as required. . Be trustworthy with confidential information.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Instructional Assistant Upd 2/11 Page 1 of 3  Assists students in their understanding of academic, life skills and/or appropriate social behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities. Scores student work which does not require analysis or interpretation under the direction of licensed staff. . May assist with alternative methods of communication (e.g. signing).  Keeps records and charts of student progress.  Assists with the general supervision of students both inside and outside of the classroom. . Assist with the physical management of students, including lifting, moving, and positioning of handicapped students.  Prepares materials for instructional use under the direction of licensed staff.  Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed. . Learn and perform assigned duties relating to the students’ physical needs (e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, catheterization, ventilation, etc.), following safety standards established by a school nurse, physician, or regional program specialist.  May assist special education teaching staff with implementing individualized education plan (IEP) goals including related services. . Learn and perform safe transfers for students from wheelchair to changing table, bus to classroom, classroom to playground, etc.  May assist special education teaching staff in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress. . Learn and follow proper procedures in handling body fluids  May assist mainstreamed students to participate in extracurricular activities (e.g., music, intramural sports).

 Denotes essential job functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: . Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive no hours. . Regularly required to talk and hear. . Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation. . Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting or climbing stairs and frequent bending / squatting. . Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.

Other physical requirements:

 Most Instructional Assistants perform outside recess duty as part of their daily responsibilities. This may require standing outside for periods of time - sometimes in inclement weather.

Instructional Assistant Upd 2/11 Page 2 of 3  If assigned to a student requiring physical assistance, Instructional Assistants will be required to lift more than 20 pounds.

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 noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS . The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules. . In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave. . The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting. . The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved. . The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.

EMPLOYEE STATEMENT . I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. . I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time, and that I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. . I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the above position either with or without reasonable accommodations. If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these essential functions, I will inform the district prior to actually beginning work in this position.

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