K-8 Instructional Assistant (Summer School)

Instructional Assistant, Migrant Education Summer School Program (temporary positions)

Title: Instructional Assistant, Migrant Education, Elementary
Salary: $20.05 per hour
Start Date: Late June/Early July depending on location
Calendar: Temporary 22 day position, including classroom setup and orientation days. Monday through Friday. 
 

Notes: This is a brief description/summary of the position.

POSITION PURPOSE:    This position works under the direction of a licensed teacher in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and federal law, and local district policy and procedures.  The position supports the implementation of instructional and behavioral plans designed to meet the needs of students eligible for enrollment in the Migrant Education program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of instructional activities, including special strategies for reinforcing material or skills.
• Implement instructional strategies that promote skill development and student independence.
• Collect data as instructed by classroom teacher. Confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with district’s discipline procedures.
• Supervise students in school and community settings to ensure student and staff safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning.
• Be a cooperative and supportive member of the staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete all job activities in compliance with district policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and school staff is required. 
• The ability to follow teacher direction, including written instructional and behavior plans is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish is required.   
• First Aid/CPR card is preferred.
• Experience working in a public school or community setting with migrant students is preferred.

About Lane ESD’s Migrant Education Program

Lane ESD Migrant Education Program (MEP) provides Title IC administration, identification and services for 29 school districts in Lane and Douglas counties.

Title IC funds support high quality education programs for migratory children and help ensure that migratory children who move among the states are not penalized in any manner by disparities among states curriculum, graduation requirements, or state academic content and student academic achievement.  MEP services include: 24 hour accident insurance, parent involvement and meetings, referrals to community resources, academic support, college and career transition classes, pre-school support, and summer school.

About Lane ESD

In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.

The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.

Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.

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