Educational Assistant at Coos Bay SD 9

Classification:Educational AssistantReports To:Teacher Principal and/or SupervisorDepartment/Location :Social Emotional Learning Support/ SunsetBargaining Unit:OSEA 33Hours / FTE:35 hours a week/ .875 FTENo. of Work Days:186 (10 months)Salary Schedule:B or C Depending on experiencePOSITION DESCRIPTION:This position worksin the Social Emotional Learning classroom where the employee supports the SEL team. Our future employee willassist students in growth of specific skill deficit areas that may negatively affect academic progress. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to social skills functional academic skills social/emotional/behavioral skill development problem solving executive functioning self-regulation organization and self-management.Additionally the SEL Intervention team members may assist in general education classrooms with appropriate behavior intervention strategies and implementation of behavior intervention plans.QUALIFICATIONS: Completed at least two years of related college education an AA degree or meet the Highly Qualified requirements.Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferredAbility to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.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.General knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and using interventions based in Collaborative Problem Solving and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.Ability to appropriately communicate with students teachers parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.Hold a valid first aid card.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists students with lesson assignments in reading math and/or writing.Assists students with developing social and emotional skills to be successful in the classroom.Monitors and assists in the progress of students abilities in academics and social emotional regulation.Assists the teacher in developing educational materials and tracking MTSS and behavior related dataAssists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom materials and supplies.Assists with loading and unloading children from buses transitioning kids from classroom to lunchroom other classes library etc.Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.Performs physical labor as required.Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.Performs other duties as assigned by Teacher Principal and/or Supervisor.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequency Key: None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently up to 75% of shift (F). ActivityFrequencyActivityFrequencyBendFLift/Carry 0-10 lbs.FTwistFLift/ Carry 11-25 lbs.ISquatILift/ Carry 26-40 lbs.OKneelILift/ Carry 40-100 lbs.OClimbOStandFReach Above ShouldersIWalkFGrip/GraspFSitFExtend/Flex NeckFDriveNUse Dominant HandFPerform Repetitive Hand MotionsFUse Non-Dominant HandFKeyboard/ Mouse WorkIAbility to SeeFAbility to HearFENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology copier phone Chromebook or computer audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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 job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.For more information please contactMichelle Barton in Human Resources orx 1110 Key Skills Accounting Software,Bidding,HR Administration,Aerospace,LNG Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1