Instructional Assistant II - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Instructional Assistant II - Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
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Job Description
1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar
Location: Newport OR
Competitive salary and benefits package
Start date: June 5 2025
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We are seeking a team player with a strong background in early childhood education and experience in special education to support our ECSE classroom in fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning enviornment.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE)
Classification: Classified 190 day calendar
Reports to: Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
This dynamic role supports students families and their colleagues in the learning environment. Working with kids and helping them learn academically socially and behaviorally is what we do and this role is at the heart of this work. This ever changing and rewarding work is paramount in the success of every classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Relevant college level course work preferred.
4. Three years experience working with children in paid or volunteer capacity.
5. Working knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities in children.
6. Experience working as a member of a teaching team.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Working knowledge of computer programs including word processing and data bases.
9. Meet requirements of finger-print-based criminal history record verification.
10. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS OAR IDEA FOIA and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks timely completion of work assignments ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift carry or transport up to 40 lbs. and have the strength and agility to assist children with special needs.
11. Must be able to kneel crouch sit and move from the floor to standing sit on child sized furniture while working with children throughout the day.
12. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
13. Ability to provide own transportation to school preschools community settings as deemed necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time its deemed necessary.
1. Carry-out specialists plans for instruction during individual and small group activities.
2. Carry-out specialists plans for children in community preschool settings.
3. Assist in implementation of behavior programs.
4. Assist in lifting physically disabled children.
5. Work with children to improve eating dressing hygiene and toileting skills.
6. Stimulate language through receptive and expressive language programs and/or augmentative communication strategies.
7. Facilitate peer interaction.
8. Keep data as required by the specialist.
9. Keep teaching materials and other equipment in order.
10. Prepare bulletin boards room decorations and other materials as requested.
11. Keep attendance records.
12. Follow nursing/feeding protocols as trained which may include administering medication and recording seizure activity.
13. Assist with playground and bus duty.
14. Complete data entry typing and filing as requested by the specialist.
15. Assist in Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) paperwork preparation and completion.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
- Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
- Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be commensurate with applicants qualifications relevant training and experience
- Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health dental and vision insurance premiums
- Employer paid PERS holidays sick leave and personal days are also provided
- Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
- Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
- May qualify for a Cell Phone/Data Stipend
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
- LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
- Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
- Moda
- Kaiser
- Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
- PERS Public Employee Retirement System
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- LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
- Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
- Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
- Sick Leave Bank
- Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
- Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury
Doctor Appointment Leave
- Up to 3 hours per month
Professional Development Opportunities
- LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
- First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
- Includes workshops and conferences
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Employment Type
Full Time
