POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant. May be at Santiam Elementary or Santiam Jr./Sr. High School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 hours per day, 158 contract days with benefits as specified in the Classified Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet the No Child Left Behind requirements: Two-year degree or college coursework or successfully passed the Oregon Paraprofessional Exam.
2. Successful prior experience working with children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Work effectively with all types of students and staff
2. Establish harmonious relationships with students, parents and colleagues;
3. Understand and follow oral and written instructions with speed and accuracy;
4. Maintain confidentiality in all phases of work, i.e., records, meetings, etc.
5. Provide supervision of students before, during or after school, in a non-instructional setting such as the lunch room and/or playground setting;
6. Work with students during instruction and/or enrichment activities, as guided by licensed instructional staff;
7. Assist in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct and behavior;
8. First Aid/CPR preferred, but not required.
9. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.