Paraeducator - Elementary, 3.5 hrs/day (.4375 FTE), Part Time, Perm (26/27 SY)

About the Role

The incumbent performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students.

This is a part-time, permanent position working 3.5 hours per day (.4375 FTE). The work calendar follows a 180-day school year. Schedule is to be determined and subject to change based on department needs.

Pay

Initial wage placement according to the NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Step 2: $22.88 per hour
• Step 3: $24.02 per hour
• Step 4: $25.24 per hour
• Step 5: $26.50 per hour
• Step 6: $27.84 per hour
• Step 7: $29.23 per hour
• Step 8: $30.69 per hour
• Step 9: $32.22 per hour

Benefits

The North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP). The district contributes the employer portion, and there is a mandatory 6% employee contribution via payroll deduction upon eligibility. Eligibility requires working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees qualify if they work at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Successful completion of an Associate's Degree or two years of post-high school education in appropriate and related areas of study. This requirement may be substituted by successfully passing the written Educational Testing Service competency examination at the District's discretion.
• May be required to be certified or become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Able to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take initiative to seek clarity and action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Proficiency in proper use of the English language, including enunciation, spelling, and syntax, to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing tasks in a timely and effective manner.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in using office and computer equipment, standard office software, and student information system software.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.
• Two years of experience demonstrating the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills in languages common to the District, such as Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese (specific language needs determined by position).

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting.
• Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher. Documents student behavior to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans. Maintains or assists in maintaining student weekly progress reports.
• Provides limited first aid when necessary. Assesses injuries to determine if nursing care is needed. Maintains knowledge of students with medical concerns to remain aware of potentially dangerous situations.
• Exercises discretion and ensures protection of student confidentiality when communicating with students, parents, community members, and staff, consistent with direction and guidance from staff, administrators, and school/district policies.
• Utilizes training to manage student behavior and ensure student safety. Intervenes when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or in potentially dangerous situations.
• May take action or assist in de-escalating students at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved procedures.
• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Oversees student safety during activities such as recess, playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, and hallway supervision. Intervenes when students are not in control or in unsafe situations.
• May provide assistance with toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene for students requiring such help.
• Performs clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants must agree to assume the cost and arrange for a fingerprint-based criminal records check upon offer of employment.