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Paraeducator - Secondary, 8.0 hrs/day, 1.0 FTE, Full Time - Perm

North Clackamas Schools · Portland, OR · 2 days ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The North Clackamas School District seeks a Paraeducator to provide vocational-specific instructional support to teachers and assist groups of students in various curriculum clusters. This role requires a combination of general paraeducator duties and specialized vocational experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assists teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, and student interactions.
  • Supports students in using and applying specific curriculum and vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment.
  • Coordinates 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.
  • Maintains or assists in maintaining student weekly progress reports.
  • Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality.
  • Aids students with school work and takes action to de-escalate students who are at risk of harming themselves or others.
  • Oversees student behavior and safety, intervening when necessary.
  • Provides instructional support and tutoring in various settings.
  • Performs clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
  • Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience with background and training in specific curriculum clusters (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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).

Benefits

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

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

Schedule

SCHEDULE: TBD; Subject to change depending on department needs.

Work Calendar

WORK CALENDAR: 185 days Minimum Qualifications

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