EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Applicants interested in a Flexible schedule are encouraged to apply!

Harrisburg is located in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Eugene and Corvallis. 

POSTING DATE: March 18, 2024

POSITION: K-8 Life Skills Student Support Assistant, Harrisburg Elementary School 

157 contract days per year and will be prorated for the remainder of the 23-24 school year; 

7.75 contracted hours per day, and a 30-minute unpaid lunch Harrisburg operates on a 4-day school week M-TH with some Fridays; paid CPI training provided. *Applicants who prefer a part time schedule are also encouraged to apply. 

 SALARY RANGE: $15.76-$21.63 per hour

Placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Employer paid insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision premiums, employer paid Basic Life and AD&D policies. Two (2) days of personal leave, ten (10) days sick leave, seven (7) paid holidays, and PERS retirement contribution. Applicable benefits will be prorated for the remainder of the school year. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completed application through TalentEd at: https://harrisburg.tedk12.com/hire/index.asp
• Associates degree, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from a higher education institute, or a score of 461 or better on the ParaPro Assessment. HSD will provide study materials and schedule testing at the District office. No experience needed.
• Student Support Assistant for Special Ed may be required to have knowledge of ADHD, autism, anger and behavior management, and physical health needs in children. 
• Basic computer and office machine skills. 
• Ability to assist teacher with behavior management
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
• Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focused on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open minded to others ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students. 

APPLY TO: Online at: https://harrisburg.tedk12.com/hire/index.asp or to: 

Human Resources

Harrisburg School District 7

P.O. Box 208

Harrisburg, Oregon 97446 

Telephone: (541) 995-6626 Fax: (541) 995-3453 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

STARTING DATE: Upon hire

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin or the presence of a non-job related handicap. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Steve Woods, Superintendent, at (541) 995-6626 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-835-2900 

OTHER: A detailed job description is available for review and is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, effort, function or working conditions associated with the Job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.