Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional - 8 hours/day

This positing will remain open until filled. This is an 8 hour/day, REGULAR position and will begin in August 2026.

Application Process:

Current District Regular and Temporary (through June 30, 2026) Employees:

Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Anne Carloss, Early Intervention Program Director
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or the names and contact information for three work-related references
• Official college transcripts or passing test score report will be required upon hire

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, representing the district as needed in special education meetings, and other duties as assigned.

This position will be assigned to the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program at Pine Grove, and will be working with children from birth to 5 years old.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvements and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses and records student achievement for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position

Experience Required: Prior job related experience working with children and families of 0-5 year-olds.

Education Required: High school diploma (or GED equivalent), and:

• An Associate's degree from an regionally accredited college or university, or a minimum of 72 quarter college credits from a regionally accredited college or university, or a passing score on the CBEST exam or PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Official college transcripts or score report will be required upon hire.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and perform basic clerical functions. Fluent bilingual English/Spanish skills required.
  
• Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes, PBIS and Trauma Informed Care and special education. Knowledge of the Pyramid Model and Early Childhood PBIS.
  
• Abilities to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Ability to be flexible and work in multiple settings under the supervision and direction of a licensed staff member. Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.

Required testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance.

The hourly pay range for the 2026/27 school year is $21.31 to $24.94/hour. Employees who pass the district's English/Spanish bilingual exam will receive an additional 5% per hour increase in pay.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.