Paraeducator II - Special Education Resource Room, 6.0 hrs/day (.75 FTE), Part Time, Permanent

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

With approximately 2,000 employees, North Clackamas is nationally recognized for outstanding programs supported by the efficient utilization of resources. The North Clackamas community expects, and school leaders ensure, accountable and transparent investments that place funding as close to the student as possible. 

Formed in 1971, North Clackamas School District is Oregon's sixth-largest school district and spans more than 40 square miles just southeast of Portland, OR.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. 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. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities. 


POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs (medical and/or disability) in regular education classroom settings (inclusion), one-on-one, as well as Resource Room pullout.


COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

• Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree or two years of post-high school education in appropriate and related areas of study. The education requirement may be substituted at the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the written Educational Testing Service competency examination.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• 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.
• 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 direction 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.
• Proficiency in the proper use of the English language to include annunciation, spelling, and syntax 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.

• 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 in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position).

1. Works collaboratively by assisting teachers and specialists in assessment, academic and instructional support, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting.
2. May assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include diapering. May provide health services and assistance to include, but not limited to, changing dressings, assisting with oxygen, assisting with insulin, assisting with nebulizers or inhalers, and assisting with walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and crutches.
3. May participate in IEP planning and assessment meetings to provide direct input and recommendations on student progress and needs.
4. Provides direct assistance to the teacher in such activities as:
   a. Implementing lesson plans.
   b. Preparing instructional support materials.
   c. Administering assessments and assisting in grading.
   d. Working directly with students in small groups.
   e. Providing individualized instructional and learning assistance.
   f. Supervising students in and outside of the classroom.
5. When communicating with students, parents, community members and other staff members exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
6. Oversees student safety, by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, etc. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations on an as-needed basis.
7. Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in inclusion, pullout, and one-on-one sessions.
8. Documents progress of students to assist teacher in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student progress reports.
9. Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, and record keeping.
10. May provide assistance in other special education and regular education settings as necessary and assigned. May provide assistance in student supervision.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. 
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law. 

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000. 

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd