Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Safety and Supervision

3 Hours Per Day/ 5 Days per week/178 days in Full Work Year

Anticipated Start Date: August 25, 2026

Position serves Molalla Elementary School

JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the principal, the Safety and Supervision Instructional Assistant (SSIA) performs a variety of tasks in an effort to ensure that students are supervised and safe during the school day, primarily during arrival/dismissal, lunch, recess and emergency drills. Working with students individually or in small/large groups, the SSIA assists in promoting and maintaining a safe and orderly school environment in the cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, auditorium and on the playground and parking lot while supervising student arrival and dismissal, overseeing lunch periods, and planning and/or overseeing individual and group activities during recess; assists with resolving low level student conflicts and provides supportive instruction and direction when disruptive behaviors occur; may also assist in providing de-escalation breaks for students with heightened behaviors during the school day.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for the position.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
2. 18 years of age or older
3. Ability to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in group settings without constant teacher oversight;
7. Ability to provide supervision to students who need assistance with norming social skills
8. Ability to possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card
9. Ability to use computer to access email, attendance reporting software, student referral software, assigned online training modules, and various documents for review as requested by the district.
10. Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; and perform physically demanding requirements of the job which may include

• Moderate degree of physical stamina
• Frequent standing, walking, bending
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students in the cafeteria and in tending to injury and illness on the playground.
• Frequent outdoor exposure to the elements including cold and hot temperatures
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Assist staff in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment
2. Devise strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors among students based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
3. Assist in the supervision of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher or administrator supervision;
4. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
5. Assist in monitoring student behaviors and handling conflicts that arise in accordance with the district's discipline procedures
6. Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment
7. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods
8. Alert the principal or other licensed staff regarding any issues or special information about individual or groups of students
9. Participate in in-service programs and relevant training as assigned
10. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
2. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance