Temporary Special Education Assistant II; SEA II DELTA P

Temporary Special Education Assistant II (SEA II) - DELTA

7 hours/day for 186 days (Prorated)

$21.08 - $28.84/hour (depending on experience)

Lake Oswego High School

The Special Education Assistant II position provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals, vice principals and other supervisors. The role supports instructional activities, promotes student safety and well-being, and reinforces classroom programs. Responsibilities include supervising and instructing special needs students, observing and documenting progress, and implementing plans for instruction and special health needs. The position requires work under risk of infection and injury and involves students with intense learning, developmental, and behavioral needs.

• Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects, including student-specific delegated healthcare and 504/behavior/IEP objectives.
• Performs program-related instructional, behavioral, and other activities helping students with individualized educational plans.
• Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments and monitors student activities.
• Performs instructional support tasks such as leveling worksheets, organizing materials, creating and posting bulletin boards, collecting data and monitoring progress.
• Implements classroom, small group and individual social and behavioral management interventions/systems.
• Manages personal student information in accordance with federal, state and district laws and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Maintains an orderly instructional area (prevents litter, displays bulletin boards, cleans blackboards, stores supplies, sets up study areas).
• Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record‑keeping, and answering telephones.
• Responsible for assigned building and classroom supervision including field trips, playground, lunch, hall, and bus duty.
• Assists students with physical education and other recreational activities.
• With training, implements district and program‑adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies including de‑escalating procedures and physical interventions. Employee must pass physical restraint training.
• Assists teachers and specialists in testing and assessment of student skills; records and maintains accurate developmental data.
• Provides student safety, self‑care, health care, medical protocols, hygiene care and mobility assistance (lifting, feeding, toileting/diapering).
• Maintains positive communication with school personnel, community agencies and parents/guardians under direction of teachers and specialists.
• Implements prescribed physical therapy/medical assistance and support duties as directed by a health‑care professional.
• Attends district workshops and staff development classes to remain current on behavioral, medical and data collection procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
• Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

• Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines.
• Attends in‑service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Reports issues to the principal and appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

• Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
• Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work (placement of computers and monitors, sitting alignment).
• Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED is required. An Associate Degree or two years of community…