Special Education Teacher jobs in Portland, OR

Rainier, OR FULL_TIME

Knowledge of: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

Ability to:

SUPERVISION:

In Rainier School District, as in any organization, there exists a hierarchy of authority or chain of command.  An Instructional Assistant must be able to recognize this structure and respond accordingly. The three levels of supervision and their corresponding responsibilities are indicated below.

1. Level 1:  Teacher

They are responsible for assigning daily tasks and monitoring the effectiveness of same.  They are to be informed of any issues that arise throughout the course of this work. It is the responsibility of the IA to inform them of any pre-arranged absences.

1. Level 2:  Principal

This individual is ultimately responsible for all building functions

1. Level 3:  Director of Special Education

It is the responsibility of an IA to inform them of any pre-arranged absences.  He/She will be reviewing an IA’s monthly timecard and authorizing hours. All leave forms need to be submitted for approval to this individual.  Forms will be completed for all absences.

The Director of Special Education is responsible for performance evaluations.  Throughout the course of the year, they will monitor/observe IA competencies. They are also responsible for disciplining an IA if a school-related violation occurs.

Physical requirements:  

Working closely with special Education students can be both physically and emotionally tiring.  Physical restraint of students may be necessary. Job hazards may include stress, kicking, biting, etc. and may require exposure to adverse weather conditions and noisy work areas.

1. In an 8 hour day employee may:

Stand/walk                  6-8 hours

Drive                          0-1 hours

Sit                              1-3 hours

2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

Single grasping

Pushing and pulling

Fine manipulation

3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.

4. Employee may need to:  

Bend frequently

Squat frequently

Climb stairs frequently

Lift Occasionally

5. Lifting:  Medium work-Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.  Amount of lifting may be fore, depending on student needs.

Based on your placement as an IA, Rainier School District may require you to complete Physical Restraint Training.

Rainier School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Employer

All RSD employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by hire date. Failure to submit proof of vaccination or qualify for an exception will result in withdrawl of job offer.