Instructional Assistant, Learning Resource… at SchoolSpring · Glide

Summary: Glide Elementary School is seeking a dynamic Instructional Assistant to support students in the Learning Resource Center classroom. The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction and join a team of professional Special Education staff. Responsibilities: - Support students in the Learning Resource Center classroom - Provide American Sign Language Support preferred - Provide specialized instruction in academic, social, and/or adaptive skills for students at the K-6 grade levels - Join a team of professional Special Education staff, which includes the teachers, instructional assistants, skills trainer, and behavior specialist Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Works well with others from diverse backgrounds - Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit - Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students - Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English - Ability effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff - Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and government regulations - Ability to write routine reports and correspondence - 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 variables in a variety of situations - General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email, database software, enter benchmark data, internet software, spreadsheets, and word processing software - 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 - Ability to pass background check and drug screening - Certificates as determined by the District, including meeting current Federal Department of Education certification requirements - Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card if job duties require Preferred Qualifications: - Associates Degree or equivalent is preferred - Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children strongly preferred - Ability to provide American Sign Language Support preferred - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and student information software strongly preferred Required Skills: American Sign Language, CPR/First Aid Certification, Microsoft Office Suite, Student Information Software, Database Software, Email Software, Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software Benefits: The Glide School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees., Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP)., Glide School District operates on a four-day school week, Monday through Thursday.