Paraeducator - Elementary, 5.75 hrs/day (.71875 FTE = .5 Perm + .21875 Temp), Part Time, Perm

Part-time position: 5.75 hours/day (.71875 FTE = .5 permanent + .21875 temporary). The temporary portion of this assignment ends 6/17/2027.

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.

Pay

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (2026-2027 Classified Wage Schedule):

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

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP). The district contributes the employer portion; employees contribute a mandatory 6% via payroll deduction upon eligibility (working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position). Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

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. The education requirement may be substituted by 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 verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of 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.

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.
• When communicating with students, parents, community members, and staff, exercises discretion and ensures protection of student confidentiality consistent with staff, administrator, 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 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 toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene-related duties 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.