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Form of workSantiam Elementary School is an ideal location to work and collaborate with educational professionals to help students achieve their limitless potential. This position is responsible for providing academic skill development to a variety of students in a classroom setting. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can stand together with us as we help our students find their path to success.
Santiam operates on a 4 day school week. POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant at Santiam Elementary School REPORTS TO: Building PrincipalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 7.5 hours per day, 161 contract days per year with benefits as specified in the Classified Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS:Meet the No Child Left Behind requirements: Two-year degree or college coursework OR successfully passed the Oregon Paraprofessional Exam.
If you have not taken the exam and want to, we can help with setting that up.Successful prior experience working with children.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Work effectively with all types of students and staffEstablish positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues;Understand and follow oral and written instructions;Maintain confidentiality in all phases of work, i.e., records, meetings, etc.Provide supervision of students before, during or after school, in a non-instructional setting such as the lunch room and/or playground setting;Work with students during instruction and/or enrichment activities, as guided by licensed instructional staff;Assist in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct and behavior;First Aid/CPR preferred, but not required.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
