Instructional Assistant - Full-Time
Serendipity Center Inc
- Portland, OR
- $17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provides individual instruction and support to assigned student or students with multiple impairments (emotional, behavioral, neurological, cognitive, and/or psychiatric) who are not yet able to independently participate in their school day.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participates with mental health and classroom staff in implementing a BSP for assigned student that addresses lagging skills and replacement behaviors that the student must master to no longer require the support of a Skills Trainer.
- Observes all students to detect noticeable changes in behavior, and aids or restrains them to prevent injury to themselves or others; performs crisis intervention and CPI approved physical management.
- Coaches student to focus on the acquisition and practice of skills outlined by BSP and other general decision making and academic skills.
- Provides individualized or small group instruction, as directed by classroom teacher, using lessons and materials developed by teacher.
- Assess continually the needed level of intervention to support and facilitate the learning activities in the classroom; observes and controls behavior of student according to approved procedures.
- Establishes and maintains a rapport with students characterized by professional boundaries and respect; adapts interaction style for the needs of individual students.
- Models and teaches using CPS, appropriate social behavior and appropriate school behavior in the classroom and schoolwide.
- Accompanies assigned student to and from areas of the school, maintaining supervision expectations with line of sight.
- Assists assigned student in becoming accustomed to school routine.
- Protects confidentiality of information related to students and families.
- Reports to Case Manager (or designated substitute) all suspicions of potential abuse, neglect, self-harm and/or endangerment of others, through an incident report form.
- Implement Collaborative Problem Solving and principles of Re-Education as part of our integrated intervention model.
- Provides constant supervision of students, particularly during transitions points in the school day (i.e. meals, breaks, restroom, etc.) in conjunction with other staff members, ensuring line of site.
- Supports teaching staff by providing continual re-directing, positive reinforcement, tutoring, planning with students having difficult days, and providing behavioral corrections within the classroom.
- Attends and participates actively in regular department and other staff meetings.
- Maintains familiarity with Serendipity's safety protocols and implements all required instruction, drills and procedures.
- Education/experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-6 months experience working with school-aged children.
- Certification/Licenses: current CPI certification (can be obtained on the job).
- General Skills: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work independently. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Computer Skills: Proficient with email communication, Basic knowledge of word processing applications. General MS word, outlook, and data entry skill.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to frequently perform physical management techniques on children. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Other Requirements: Pass a pre-employment Mental Health and Development Disability Services Division criminal records check.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to assault by a student. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally may be very loud.SOME OF THE PERKS Beyond working for a mission-driven school that has been serving the community for over 40 years, Serendipity offers a number of great perks. One significant benefit is the school schedule, which closely aligns with the school day, including time off that aligns with school breaks. This can be explained further during the interview process.Serendipity offers a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid for the employee and includes Medical/Dental/Vision / Basic Life/AD&D Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability / Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts / as well as a 403B retirement match after one year of employment.Serendipity Center, Inc. will not discriminate against any individual with respect to employment or provision of services based upon that individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, disability, military status, gender identity, source of income or familial status. Additionally, Serendipity complies with Executive Order 11246, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Job Posted by ApplicantPro