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.
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High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
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18 years of age or older
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Ability to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in group settings without constant teacher oversight;
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Ability to provide supervision to students who need assistance with norming social skills
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Ability to possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card
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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.
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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
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Moderate degree of physical stamina
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Frequent standing, walking, bending
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Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students in the cafeteria and in tending to injury and illness on the playground.
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Frequent outdoor exposure to the elements including cold and hot temperatures
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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.
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Assist staff in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment
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Devise strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors among students based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
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Assist in the supervision of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher or administrator supervision;
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Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
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Assist in monitoring student behaviors and handling conflicts that arise in accordance with the district's discipline procedures
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Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment
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Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and play periods
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Alert the principal or other licensed staff regarding any issues or special information about individual or groups of students
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Participate in in-service programs and relevant training as assigned
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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:
- Possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
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