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Instructional Assistant (.75 FTE) 6 hours a day

Fossil Charter School is the heart of this rural community nestled in a valley in north central Oregon. At our elementary school, the class sizes are very small. The classrooms are almost all blended (currently K, 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6) and average seven students per teacher.

The teaching staff is collegial and the Administration is supportive of professional growth and innovative ideas for providing the best for our students. We are seeking a teacher who is excited about reaching every student and being a part of our educational community.

Title:                                 Instructional Assistant

Department:                     Classroom and School-Wide Support

Classification:                  Classified

Supervised by:                 Superintendent or Designee

Work Year:                       Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

Supervises and supports students normally in both the classroom and non-classroom activities including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, detention rooms and other in-door or outdoor gathering places for students, and assists with school clerical duties.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Math, Reading, and Business Writing - Preferrred

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·

• Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.
• Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
• Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record-keeping and filing procedures.
• Ability to accurately transfer, record and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
• Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to apply school district rules, regulations, policies and practices in a fair, consistent manner.

Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through an innovative curriculum that utilizes technology and place-based experiences in the study of natural resources. Our goal is to engage and nurture learners to aid them in becoming healthy, responsible individuals who are career and college ready.

• We believe all students can learn. We believe in a balanced curriculum that incorporates rigorous and relevant instruction in core subjects, but also includes creative and technical studies. Beyond the academic, we strive for a learning environment that assists students’ creative, physical, emotional, and social development.
• Fossil is a small, friendly community in which to live and go to school. Its size and distance from urban centers make it an ideal location for someone who likes the outdoors, a short commute, and a safe, peaceful place to make your home.

Please Contact Jim Smith - Superintendent