Lowell School District

Position Opening

Substitute Instructional Assistant

STARTING DATE        WORK YEAR              BASE SALARY           APPLICATION DEADLINE

Upon hire                    School year;               $15.55-18.38             Continuous opening                                                                                        days and hours 

                                  will vary

THE POSITION

The Lowell School District seeks outstanding, highly qualified candidates for a substitute position as a classroom instructional assistant.

POSITION SUMMARY

Classroom instructional assistants are assigned by the building principal to assist the teacher in clerical and student supervision duties. The instructional assistant is directly responsible to the classroom teacher based on the assignment level by the district. Work schedule will vary and only on student contact days. Future work days and hours may vary as needed. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The assistant shall supervise students, as assigned by the principal, during lunch time and/or recess periods.
2. The assistant will correct papers for the classroom teacher.
3. The assistant will duplicate papers for the teachers.
4. The assistant will type tests, daily work and other communications for the classroom teacher which is directly related to the instructional program.
5. The assistant will laminate materials for the teacher.
6. The assistant will gather and prepare special materials for the teacher's instructional program.
7. If there are no scheduling conflicts with other assigned duties, the assistant will assist the teacher with supervising field trips.
8. The assistant will work with individuals and small groups as assigned by the teacher. The assistant is not responsible for the educational and instructional program. The assistant will use a prepared and organized set of instructions from the teacher for individual and small groups.
9. The assistant will keep accurate and detailed records as instructed by the teacher.
10. The assistant will assist the teacher in the movement of students from one assigned area to the other.
11. The assistant will assist with and/or report student injuries.
12. Under the direct supervision and instruction from the teacher, the assistant will prepare classroom bulletin boards.
13. The assistant will be responsible to assist the teacher in keeping the room orderly and organized in an appropriate educational environmental setting.

14. The assistant will also accept other duties assigned by the district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Assistants will be required to have the following characteristics and/or skills:
   1. Personable and friendly
   2. Retain confidential information
   3. Organizational skills and abilities
   4. Neat and orderly
   5. Punctual
   6. Supportive of district programs
   7. Good attendance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working with children in an educational setting
2. Two years of college course work or ability to pass paraprofessional test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

TO APPLY:

• Current district employees must send an email to Michelle Stephens (stephens@lowell.k12.or.us) stating their interest in being considered for the position
• Online application accepted through the district website: lowell.k12.or.us 

If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095 or stephens@lowell.k12.or.us

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

The Lowell School District's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veteran's preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.