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The Estacada School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate Paraeducator to support our Adult Transitions program for the FY24/25 school year. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our students aged 18-21 as they navigate the transition to independence. If you’re eager to make a lasting impact by empowering students to achieve their goals, this is the role for you!

 

Posted: November 15, 2024

Closing: will remain open until filled

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and an Associates Degree,  or 72-hours of college coursework or Instructional Assistant Certificate (Work Keys, Praxis, Paraeducator Assessment-title I) are required to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Mandt training or equivalent or willing to obtain (district provided) within 6 months of employment
• Participate in and meet expectation of the Estacada School District’s paraeducator training programs
• Working knowledge of the basic elements of the teaching processes, particularly as they relate to teaching strategies for students supported by special education.
• Willingness and capacity to work with students who may be physically impaired, have learning challenges, including social/emotional lagging skills. 
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and desire to learn and apply new skills through professional development, collaboration and working with other dedicated professional educators.
• Must have a positive, student first, ‘can do’ attitude.
• High level of expertise with technology used to perform a variety of tasks. 
• Must pass Fingerprint-based Criminal Background check that will be required at employee’s expense upon offer of employment.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The desired candidate will be able to:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Multi-task effectively while navigating multiple distractions and interruptions throughout the day. 
• Remain positive and supportive of the school’s mission and philosophy at all times.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and community. 
• Set a good example, and be a positive role model appropriate to a school setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

May include but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in a school or clinical environment or other setting that demonstrates the following specialized skills when working with students experiencing a wide variety of needs.
• Proven ability/experience in working effectively with students who may have physical and cognitive disabilities and/or experiencing lagging skills in social/emotional regulation.
• Have training or willing to engage in training (CPI or equivalent) that may be require you to engage physically with children experiencing dysregulation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach practical, meaningful, relevant academic and behavioral skills while remaining nurturing and encouraging to the needs of students.
• Working knowledge of the basic elements of the teaching processes, particularly as they relate to teaching strategies for students supported by special education.
• Ability to manage teacher-generated small group activities either in-person or in virtual, breakout groups
• Ability to monitor and supervise students in the lunchroom, on the playground and in other group activities.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Able to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff about students’ academic tasks and comprehend how to support students to complete the task to the best of the students’ abilities.
• Comprehensive distance learning able to communicate with students and families via email, video conferencing, phone etc.
• Ability to use computer and access email, internet and other technological tools. 
• Can copy and paste hyperlinks into communications to students and staff, can select hyperlinks to connect to virtual meetings and read e-materials, can create Zoom or Google Hangouts meetings to meet with students and staff, can copy and create new Google Documents given a template. 
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to assist in computer enhanced instruction.
• Ability to effectively monitor and supervise students and manage library  resources
• Ability to maintain positive effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, staff, and parents. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Possess valid Oregon Driver's License; passage of a fingerprint based criminal history verification required upon offer of employment at new employee expense.
• Meet the District minimum physical ability/health standards for the position. 
• Successful passage of a drug screen at district expense is required.

REPORTS TO: Assitant Director of Student Services

 

SUPERVISES:  Such personnel as may be assigned

GOAL:
Performs paraeducator instructional duties assisting teachers in the implementation of instructional programs for individual students or small groups. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with limited supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction of students with a variety of learning disabilities.
• Provides specially designed instruction - at the direction of the Learning Specialist - in and outside of the traditional classroom setting
• Works in small groups to support students with and without disabilities
• Monitors the progress of student learning goals per the student’s IEP
• Supports instruction in virtual break-out rooms or in small groups during the instructional time
• Calls the families of students with disabilities to ensure students are engaged with, and can engage with, the content
• Serve as the primary source of information and assistance for substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Communicate regularly with agencies, doctors, parents or legal guardians, treatment centers, administrators, and staff.
• Attend staff and team meetings and provide information as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; stand; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• The employee will lift up to 60 pounds occasionally for brief periods of time. The employee may walk on flat surfaces as well as up and down stairs occasionally. 
• Upon CPI, Mandt or equivalent training, paraeducators may, engage in running and physical restraint in an attempt to keep students safe. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Climate controlled environment with frequent exposure to noise levels from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Up to 190 day position / up to 8 hours per day. Member of the Classified Union. Salary and placement will be in accordance with the FY24/25 Classified Agreement's salary schedule Grade F (DOE)  Benefits are available for this position. 

 

 

GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply online at Estacada School District

at http://www.estacada.k12.or.us link to Human Resources/Employment Opportunities.

ESTACADA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. All qualified persons will be considered for employment. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, gender orientation, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ability. Candidates requesting ADA accommodations and/or assistance during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 503-630-6871 ext 2903.