OAR 581-037-0005: Instructional Assistant Definitions

The definitions below apply to OAR 581-037-0005 to 581-037-0025: (1) “Instructional assistant” means an instructional assistant as defined in ORS 342.120. The terms “paraprofessional” and “instructional aide” have the same meaning as “instructional assistant”. (2) “Early Childhood Specialist” means a person as defined in OAR 581-015-2905. (3) “Early Childhood Supervisor” means a person as defined in OAR 581-015-2910. (4) “Related service provider” means a person registered, certified or licensed by the State of Oregon as qualified to provide a particular related service, as defined in ORS 343.035, that requires State registration, certification or licensing. (5) “Title I, Part A (I-A)” means a supplemental federally funded program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. (6) “Title I-A instructional assistant” means an instructional assistant employed or contracted in: (a) A Title I-A targeted assisted school and is paid in whole or in part with Title I, Part A funds; or (b) A Title I-A school-wide program school; or (c) A school district expending Title I, Part A funds to provide instructional support to a public school teacher who provides equitable services to eligible private school children. (7) “Teacher” means a teacher as defined in ORS 342.120.