Skills Center Assistant

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Overview

Job Title - Independent Skills Center Assistant (S) - --- - --- - Reports to - Independent Skills Center Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and Principal - Department/Location - Special Education - Bargaining Unit - OSEA 33 - Hours/FTE - 35.80 hours per week / .896 FTE - No. of Work Days - 182 (10 months) - Salary Schedule - E - Job Category - Classified - Position Description - --- - The Independent Skills Center Assistant provides support to the Independent Skills Teacher in a specialized learning environment, helping students develop academic and functional skills. - The Independent Skills Center Assistant helps reinforce academic concepts and implement intervention strategies to support students' individual learning needs. - Key Responsibilities - --- - Support Instruction: - Monitor Student Progress: - Professional Development and Collaboration - --- - Participate in professional development sessions as required by the school or district. - Work collaboratively with the teacher, related service providers, and other support staff to ensure all students receive the appropriate services and supports. - Other Duties as Assigned - --- - Prepare instructional materials, resources, and classroom displays to facilitate student learning - Assist students during lunch, recess, drop off, and pick up, ensuring their safety and well-being. - Maintain regular attendance to ensure consistent support for students' academic progress. - Assist with any additional tasks or responsibilities as directed by the Independent Skills Teacher, Independent Skills Coordinator, Case Manager, Director, Principal, or Supervisor. - Qualifications - --- - Completion of at least two years of relevant college education or an Associate's degree (AA) or meeting Highly Qualified Requirements by passing the Paraprofessional Exam. - Willingness to complete specialized training and/or certification programs defined by the district - Prior successful experience working with students with a variety of learning needs. - Physical Requirements - --- - Frequency Key: - Activity - --- - Bend - Frequency - --- - - Bend - F - Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Twist - Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Squat - Lift/Carry 26-40 lbs. - Kneel - Climb - Stand - Reach Above Shoulders - Walk - Grip/Grasp - Sit - Extend/Flex Neck - Drive - Use Dominant Hand - Perform Repetitive Hand Motions - Use Non-Dominant Hand - Keyboard/Mouse Work - Ability to See - Ability to Hear - Environmental 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 bloodborne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students. - Reasonable Accommodations - --- - 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. - Contact Information - --- - For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources - michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us - - (541) 267-3104 x 1110
• Assist the Independent Skills Teacher in providing individualized academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and adaptive learning support.
• Support students in one-on-one and small group settings to teach interventions or reinforce lessons.
• Implement accommodations and modifications based on students' individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the Independent Skills Teacher and Independent Skills Coordinator.
• None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently � up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently � up to 75% of shift (F).*
• F
• O
• I
• N