The Canby School District Head Start Preschool program is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Assistant to begin August 29, 2023. This position is scheduled for approximately 34 hours per week, working from Monday to Thursday.

Please note, this position requires completion of 72 college-level quarter credits or certification as a highly qualified paraprofessional.

Why Canby?

Canby is a small town with a big vision for our schools and students. Comprising nine schools that serve both rural and suburban areas, Canby is a growing and increasingly diverse school district where tradition and innovation come together to provide high quality, dynamic education opportunities to students of all abilities. 

What You’re Looking For

• A competitive, PERS-eligible salary and supplemental retirement saving opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include a generous district-paid contribution for employees who work at least four hours per day
• Optional life, short-term disability, AD&D, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term care insurance through our partner providers
• Access to medical flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts (DCA), and health savings accounts (HSA), with district-paid contributions if eligible
• Free mental health services, including counseling, assessments, and referrals, to support a healthy work-life balance through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support for mental and physical health through our district wellness program, which includes access to our Recreational Equipment Center for employees and their families
• Up to 12 quarter credits of tuition or professional development reimbursement at the Portland State University rate
• Stable, family-friendly work schedule with summers and school breaks off
• Meaningful opportunity to contribute to the school community inside or outside the classroom

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, energetic individuals who are motivated by a desire to serve and find joy in working with children
• Warm, skilled professionals who celebrate diversity and believe every student can be successful
• Community-minded team players who are ready to collaborate successfully with colleagues, administrators, and families

If this sounds like you, please see the job description below and apply today!

About This Position

The Instructional Assistant performs a variety of duties with students and assists teachers and specialists in supporting students, with an emphasis in reading, writing, math and/or behavior.

Please click here to view a detailed job description for this position.

Compensation

• The Bilingual Instructional Assistant position is at Level L of the classified salary schedule and is based on a 182-day/9-month work year.
• The estimated beginning salary for this position is $18.65-$19.79 per hour; however, highly experienced candidates may be placed higher on the salary schedule at hiring.
• Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree will automatically be placed at Step 3.
• Where will I be placed on the salary schedule?
• In addition to this salary, the Canby School District will pay the employee’s 6 percent PERS contribution.
• This position is eligible for full-time benefits.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for a fingerprint-based criminal records check upon offer of employment ($10-$20 at printing; $66 payroll deduction). Applicant has the choice to pay the $66.00 fingerprint fee up front or have the fee deducted from their first paycheck.

All Canby School District employees must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request approval of a medical or non-medical exception using the appropriate Oregon Health Authority request form.