Paraeducator - Secondary, 6.5 hrs/day (.8125 FTE) Part Time, Temp
for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate etc. Preserve all substantive info. Include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". So we need to parse the posting.
Let's extract relevant content:
- Position Summary: "The incumbent provides vocationally specific instructional support to teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters. Performs the full range of Paraeducator duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning."
- Compensation: "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 D22.8824.0225.2426.5027.8429.2330.6932.22"
That seems like a wage schedule table. We need to include Pay section if posting actually states them. It does state wage schedule. So we can include Pay section with that info.
- Retirement Plan Contributions: description about PERS/OPSRP, employee portion 6% after eligibility, part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify. This is Benefits? Could be Benefits section.
- SCHEDULE: "9:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.; Subject to change depending on department needs." Also "WORK CALENDAR: 185 days". So Schedule section.
- Minimum Qualifications: list of qualifications. We'll put under Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide where to put each piece.
Typically: About the role = position summary. Responsibilities = major duties and responsibilities. Requirements = minimum qualifications. Qualifications = desired qualifications? Skills maybe separate? But we can combine.
We need to avoid thin sections. Let's create sections:
- About the role (
About the role
) with position summary paragraph.
- Responsibilities (Responsibilities
) with list of major duties and responsibilities (the long list). Use - for each duty.
- Requirements (
Requirements
) with minimum qualifications list (maybe as - ).
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with desired qualifications list.
- Skills (Skills
) maybe we can extract skill statements from minimum qualifications like "Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions..." etc. Those are more abilities/skills. Could put them under Skills.
- Benefits (Benefits
) with retirement plan contributions description.
- Pay (Pay
) with wage schedule details.
- Schedule (Schedule
) with schedule and work calendar.
We must ensure we don't create sections with filler. All have content.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, etc. Also remove lines like "First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions.* Temporary position set to end 12.18.26*" maybe that's substantive? It's about interview process and end date. Could be considered metadata but maybe we can include in About the role? It's not a heading. The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short or drop it. So we could include that as a short paragraph under About the role maybe. But it's about interview process and end date. Might be considered minor metadata. We could drop it? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The interview process and end date might be substantive? It's about the position being temporary and interview method. Could be considered relevant. However they said fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. This is metadata about interview process and end date. I'd include a short paragraph under About the role maybe.
Also "The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment..." that's EEO boilerplate; remove.
Also "We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described." That's encouraging but maybe boilerplate? Could be considered generic. Might drop.
Also "If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application." That's application instruction; drop.
Also "Please Refer To The Job Descriptions For Detailed Information." drop.
Also "Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment." That's a requirement? Could be included under Requirements maybe as a bullet. It's substantive.
Also "Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace." drop.
Also "North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law." drop.
Also "The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law..." drop.
Also "The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell..." drop.
Also "For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd" drop.
Now let's extract substantive content:
Position Summary (already).
Compensation/Wage Schedule.
Retirement Plan Contributions.
Schedule: 9:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.; Subject to change depending on department needs. WORK CALENDAR: 185 days.
Minimum Qualifications list (bullets). Let's capture each sentence as bullet.
Minimum Qualifications text:
"Incumbents must have 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.
Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience with background and training in specific curriculum clusters (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies). The education requirement may be substituted as the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment.
May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics.
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 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.
Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software."
Desired Qualifications list:
"University training that included coursework in or directly related to education (e.g., growth and development, learning theories)
Three years of experience in the specific vocational area of the position (e.g., child services, culinary arts, manufacturing, marketing, cosmetology, etc.).
Knowledge/training from a university teacher preparation program that would lead to a license to teach in a core academic area (language arts, reading, mathematics, sciences, social studies).
Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position)."
Major Duties and Responsibilities list (the long paragraph). Let's break into bullet points per sentence.
The text:
"Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom.
Assist students in the use and application of specific curriculum, vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment. May assist students and coordinate with business representatives in an in-school or off-site work environment as part of the vocational learning experience.
Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher. Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student weekly progress reports.
Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
Discusses grades with students and assists them with strategies and plans to improve them. Assists students with school work.
May take action, or assist in taking action, to de-escalate students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved procedures.
Oversees student behavior and safety. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
May provide toileting, feeding, mobility and personal hygiene-related duties for students requiring such help.
Perform clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping. Performs other Duties as Assigned."
Also there is "MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending On Specific Assignment)" heading but we ignore.
Now we need to decide which sections to use.
We have:
- About the role: position summary + maybe interview process/temp end date? Could include a short paragraph: "First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions. Temporary position set to end 12.18.26." That's minor metadata but we can include as a short paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of major duties and responsibilities.
- Requirements: minimum qualifications list.
- Qualifications: desired qualifications list.
- Skills: maybe we can extract skill statements from minimum qualifications that are abilities like "Able to work in an environment..." etc. But those are already in Requirements. Could combine. However we need to avoid thin sections. If we put skills separate, we need to ensure it has substantive content. We could extract skill statements: "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 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.", "Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.", "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.", "A
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate etc. Preserve all substantive info. Include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". So we need to parse the posting. Let's extract relevant content: - Position Summary: "The incumbent provides vocationally specific instructional support to teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters. Performs the full range of Paraeducator duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning." - Compensation: "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 D22.8824.0225.2426.5027.8429.2330.6932.22" That seems like a wage schedule table. We need to include Pay section if posting actually states them. It does state wage schedule. So we can include Pay section with that info. - Retirement Plan Contributions: description about PERS/OPSRP, employee portion 6% after eligibility, part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify. This is Benefits? Could be Benefits section. - SCHEDULE: "9:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.; Subject to change depending on department needs." Also "WORK CALENDAR: 185 days". So Schedule section. - Minimum Qualifications: list of qualifications. We'll put under Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide where to put each piece. Typically: About the role = position summary. Responsibilities = major duties and responsibilities. Requirements = minimum qualifications. Qualifications = desired qualifications? Skills maybe separate? But we can combine. We need to avoid thin sections. Let's create sections: - About the role (
About the role
) with position summary paragraph. - Responsibilities (Responsibilities
) with list of major duties and responsibilities (the long list). Use- for each duty.
- Requirements (
Requirements
) with minimum qualifications list (maybe as- ).
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with desired qualifications list. - Skills (Skills
) maybe we can extract skill statements from minimum qualifications like "Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions..." etc. Those are more abilities/skills. Could put them under Skills. - Benefits (Benefits
) with retirement plan contributions description. - Pay (Pay
) with wage schedule details. - Schedule (Schedule
) with schedule and work calendar. We must ensure we don't create sections with filler. All have content. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, etc. Also remove lines like "First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions.* Temporary position set to end 12.18.26*" maybe that's substantive? It's about interview process and end date. Could be considered metadata but maybe we can include in About the role? It's not a heading. The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it. So we could include that as a short paragraph under About the role maybe. But it's about interview process and end date. Might be considered minor metadata. We could drop it? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The interview process and end date might be substantive? It's about the position being temporary and interview method. Could be considered relevant. However they said fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. This is metadata about interview process and end date. I'd include a short paragraph under About the role maybe. Also "The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment..." that's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also "We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described." That's encouraging but maybe boilerplate? Could be considered generic. Might drop. Also "If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application." That's application instruction; drop. Also "Please Refer To The Job Descriptions For Detailed Information." drop. Also "Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment." That's a requirement? Could be included under Requirements maybe as a bullet. It's substantive. Also "Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace." drop. Also "North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law." drop. Also "The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law..." drop. Also "The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell..." drop. Also "For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd" drop. Now let's extract substantive content: Position Summary (already). Compensation/Wage Schedule. Retirement Plan Contributions. Schedule: 9:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.; Subject to change depending on department needs. WORK CALENDAR: 185 days. Minimum Qualifications list (bullets). Let's capture each sentence as bullet. Minimum Qualifications text: "Incumbents must have 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. Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience with background and training in specific curriculum clusters (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies). The education requirement may be substituted as the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment. May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators. May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics. 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 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. Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students. 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. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software." Desired Qualifications list: "University training that included coursework in or directly related to education (e.g., growth and development, learning theories) Three years of experience in the specific vocational area of the position (e.g., child services, culinary arts, manufacturing, marketing, cosmetology, etc.). Knowledge/training from a university teacher preparation program that would lead to a license to teach in a core academic area (language arts, reading, mathematics, sciences, social studies). Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position)." Major Duties and Responsibilities list (the long paragraph). Let's break into bullet points per sentence. The text: "Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom. Assist students in the use and application of specific curriculum, vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment. May assist students and coordinate with business representatives in an in-school or off-site work environment as part of the vocational learning experience. Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher. Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student weekly progress reports. Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures. Discusses grades with students and assists them with strategies and plans to improve them. Assists students with school work. May take action, or assist in taking action, to de-escalate students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved procedures. Oversees student behavior and safety. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations. Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations. May provide toileting, feeding, mobility and personal hygiene-related duties for students requiring such help. Perform clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping. Performs other Duties as Assigned." Also there is "MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending On Specific Assignment)" heading but we ignore. Now we need to decide which sections to use. We have: - About the role: position summary + maybe interview process/temp end date? Could include a short paragraph: "First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions. Temporary position set to end 12.18.26." That's minor metadata but we can include as a short paragraph. - Responsibilities: list of major duties and responsibilities. - Requirements: minimum qualifications list. - Qualifications: desired qualifications list. - Skills: maybe we can extract skill statements from minimum qualifications that are abilities like "Able to work in an environment..." etc. But those are already in Requirements. Could combine. However we need to avoid thin sections. If we put skills separate, we need to ensure it has substantive content. We could extract skill statements: "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 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.", "Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.", "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.", "A
- ).
- Qualifications (