Instructional Assistant

Siletz Valley School (SVS) is accepting applications for an Educational Assistant position for the 2025-2026 school year.
Purpose: To support student learning by assisting licensed staff in curriculum/program implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Exercises independent judgment to assist in the management of classroom/program operations in a manner consistent with administrative direction, school policies and procedures, and goals of the instructional program(s).
Maintains high standards and expectations for students in a manner that encourages independent learning and personal growth.
Maintains, stores, and retrieves information in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using standard office systems, equipment, and software.
Supervises students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the school/building’s discipline and instructional program.
Assists licensed staff in training volunteers and professionals to work with students in a manner that supports the school educational plan.
Within specialized areas of assignment, exercises independent judgment to resolve issues and respond to requests for assistance.
Provides other related services as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile:

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.

An associate’s (or higher) degree, two years of post-secondary study or working towards associates degree.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; including communications to parents under the direction of the general education and special education teacher/service provider. Interest in learning to effectively use other communication systems.
Ability to collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize, and utilize information and records efficiently.
Ability to understand and implement the school/program’s student discipline policy and manage student behavior effectively.
Ability to work with challenging behaviors and creatively problem-solve difficult situations while using intervention strategies.
Ability to understand and implement the school/program’s instructional goals and carry out work assignments in a manner that supports those goals.
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with individuals and groups of all ages.
Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments, follow student schedules or individualized education plans, and direct the work of students and others associated with the program.
Proficient in use of classroom/program equipment and technology including the ability to deliver distance-learning service when applicable.
Ability to obtain specialized training as required.

Siletz Valley School does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups.

Pay Range: $17.50-$29.18 DOEE
Benefits: Employer paid PERS, Medical, Dental
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Full-time

To apply visit: https://www.applitrack.com/siletzschools/onlineapp/