Learning Assistant Jobs in Stevenson, WA (NOW HIRING)

JOB TITLE: Educational Assistant - Middle School 0.8 FTE/32 hrs. week
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by providing instructional and non-instructional support as directed by the building administrator or his/her designee; 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 support duties. A Hall Monitor ensures the safe, smooth and efficient operation of the general school environment and performs work as required or assigned by the Principal and Vice Principal.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from Administrator; receives guidance and direction from licensed staff.
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
Associate’s degree or other college work preferred
Previous experience in a school setting preferred
Willing to learn and implement new programs
Positive Attitude
Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
Ability to work well with children and staff
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
Assist teachers to administer school-wide assessments
Behavior Management - Implement district and/or building behavior interventions/management (PBiS)
Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school’s plan for PBiS, support teacher’s reasonable rules for classroom behavior that are based upon PBiS, use proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
Enter data as directed
Assist in establishing PBiS for 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
Implements standard school safety and security activities as directed by supervisor
Monitors student movement and behavior throughout the school day
Inform appropriate school personnel of ongoing student behavior and behavior related issues
Assist with the control of disruptive students
Escort and assist students to assigned areas
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 as directed by teacher
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
Other duties may be assigned
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 teacher(s) and administrator
Follow all MLA 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 MLA personnel
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with MLA Policy.
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 speak and listen
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands and/or fingers; 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 may frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Multnomah Learning Academy 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) 405-7868 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the MLA for assistance.
SALARY, HOURS, APPLICATION AND REPORTING
Salaried/ 0.8 FTE. $27,200.00 - $36,554.53
Compensation based on experience pay honored on MLA salary scale
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Reports to the Principal. (may report to the Executive Director, Superintendent, or Vice Principal if Principal is not available)
MLA Middle School Campus, 3240 S. Troutdale Road, Troutdale, OR 97060
Work Year: Mid-August to June