Paraeducator II - Elem Structured Learning Center (SLC) for Academics (Grade 4-5), 6.5 hrs/day (.8125 FTE) Part Time, Perm (26/27 SY)

About the role

The Structured Learning Center (SLC) at the North Clackamas School District is seeking a Paraeducator II to assist Special Education teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with severe physical and mental special needs. The incumbent may also be assigned in one-on-one teacher-to-student situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers and specialists in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, student intervention, and enforcing safe behaviors.
• Provides complex toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene-related duties for students requiring such help.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining student weekly progress reports.
• Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher.
• Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans.
• Assists in implementing physical and occupational therapy plans by working with students to increase range of motion, mobility, and positioning.
• Escrows students in one-on-one or small groups to and from recess and playground, to and from bus locations, and may be required to ride on the bus with student(s).
• Oversees student safety during activities such as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, etc.
• Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control or maybe in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Communicates with students, parents, community members, and other staff members exercising discretion and protecting student confidentiality.
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, and record keeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a 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. The education requirement may be substituted at the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the written Educational Testing Service competency examination.
• Able to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Able to be trained in instructional and behavior intervention methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics, and in such areas as student restraint, safety, medication, and physical management and intervention systems.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• 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 upset.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Possess effective and accurate command of the English language.
• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work 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.
• Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use of standard office software and student information system software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.
• Two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Familiarity, or willingness and ability to be trained in areas of Down syndrome, Autism, multiple disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, etc.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of instructional and behavior intervention methodologies.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Proficiency in using office and computer equipment and standard office software.

Benefits

The North Clackamas School District offers a competitive retirement plan through PERS and OPSRP, with contributions made by both the employer and the employee. The district also provides a drug-free workplace policy and equal opportunity employment.

Pay

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2026-2027 JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 D + 5.2%24.0725.2726.5527.8829.2930.7532.2933.90

Schedule

Works 6.5 hours per day, .8125 FTE, part time, permanent.

Application

Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information. Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.