Instructional Assistant - Biliterate - Hawks View Elementary 2024-2025

Title: Biliterate Instructional Assistant

FTE: 7 hrs/day - .88 FTE

Location: Hawks View Elementary School

TITLE: Biliterate Instructional Assistant

REPORTS TO: School Administrator and/or designee

POSITION START DATE: August 2024

• Must be considered Highly Qualified to apply

The definition of Highly Qualified is:Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education obtaining at least 36 credits per year, or
Obtained an Associates (or higher) degree, or
Obtained a Paraprofessional Certificate through Praxis

PURPOSE

To improve student achievement by performing duties related to the assessment and enrollment of language minority students in the District's instructional programs; by providing interpretation and translation; and by facilitating parent involvement in District activities; providing bi-lingual instructional and non-instructional support to students under the supervision and guidance of a licensed teacher and/or school administrator; may function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program; assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives supervision from Administrator and may receive guidance and direction from Administrative Assistant and/or licensed staff. Exercises no supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform successfully in this position, 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.

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Required to speak, understand, read and write Spanish and English
Willing to learn and implement new programs
Positive Attitude
Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
Ability to work well with children and teachers
Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines
Basic technology skills
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
Flexible and works well with others
Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans and other student plans.
Assist with supervision of students in classroom
Assist with communicating student expectations
Administer school-wide assessments
Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management (i.e. PBS, CPC, Calming Corners, etc.)
Data Input
Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teachers in the social and educational development of the students
Implement district mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance. This includes but is not limited to the following: assessing, placement, preparing materials, teaching and monitoring the progress of students in small group instruction
Provide teachers data to document student progress
Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, monitor before school and small group management
Clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff and program
Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff and general public
Prepares instructional materials related to area of assignment
Supervising students on the playground, in the cafeteria and at crosswalks
Administer minor first aid
Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting
Have regular and punctual attendance
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron and relating to District personnel

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb up and down step stool, bend under the desks, twist from the waist, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.