SPA II - Personal Care Assistant

Stayton High School

POSITION TYPE: Classified, Full-time
START DATE: August 19, 2026 (New classified Orientation)
WORK DAYS: 185 if hired in August
PAY: for the 2026-27 school year, $18.23 - 23.77, depending upon prior, verifiable paid experience. We also cover your PERS contribution.

HOURS: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 7 hours/day

HIRING MANAGER: Jamie McCarty - Jamie.mccarty@nssd29j.org

Stayton High School empowers students for life through strong relationships, high expectations, and active engagement. We are seeking a Special Education Personal Care Assistant who embodies these values and is committed to supporting students with integrity and compassion.

The ideal candidate fosters positive and trusting relationships with students, employs effective questioning techniques to enhance learning, and promotes active participation in all settings. This position works closely with licensed staff to implement individualized instruction, provide personal care support, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Job Goal:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, the Special Programs Assistant II performs support services to special needs students in the Structure Learning Program, Life Skills classroom, Transitions Program, or other programs that serve students with moderate to severe disabilities. Positions may be contingent upon available federal funding and the needs of the given student(s).

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Positions assigned to the Special Programs Assistant II classification are distinguished by the responsibility to provide, under teacher supervision, direct instruction and support to students with moderate to severe disabilities and assist with developing teaching materials.

Essential Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for the position.

At the time of hire, candidates must qualify by meeting at least one of the following requirements, or they will have an opportunity to take the Paraprofessional test to meet this requirement.

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Obtain an Associate’s Degree or higher; or
• Demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, or the instruction in readiness for these subjects.

Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students and their records
• Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; work in a team situation
• Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required by specific job assignment
• Ability to work with students who require attention to basic feeding and personal hygiene needs, as required by specific job assignment
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
• Understand essential provisions of IDEA, due process procedures, and the IEPs for children identified as disabled, as required by specific job assignment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with children with special needs
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, math, office practices and procedures, and computer skills
• Ability to direct and respond appropriately to students
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
• In an ESL/ migratory position, as specified by the administrator, the ability to be bilingual in Spanish, English, or other languages (speak, read, and write)
• Ability to deliver instructional programs to students with learning and physical disabilities and/ or social behavior problems, as required by specific job assignments.
• Perform physical requirements, which may include:

• High level of physical stamina and the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, and bending
• Physically restraining a student as needed, utilizing trained procedures
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms and in tending to injury and illness

• Such alternatives to the above requirements as the School Board or Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist special education teaching staff with implementing the individualized education plan (IEP). Participate as a member of the IEP team as requested and attend IEP meetings as a member of the team when required, as required by the specific job assignment.
• Assist special education teaching staff responsible for writing, reviewing, updating, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs, as required by specific job assignment.
• Assist special education teaching staff responsible for preparation, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group behavioral programs, as required by specific job assignment.
• Assist special education teaching staff in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress, as required by specific job assignment.
• Assist with recordkeeping to monitor students’ daily and monthly data on instructional and behavioral progress, as required by specific job assignment.
• Assist with physical management of Students with disabilities, including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, diapering/toileting, and personal hygiene, as required by specific job assignment. Additional nurse-directed procedures may be assigned.
• Assist classroom teacher in diagnostic testing and reporting.
• Provide remedial instruction as requested.
• Prepare and teach a unit of instruction under the supervision of a teacher.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, computer entry, duplicating and recordkeeping. Provide supervision of student(s) in buildings or other school areas and school-related activities (i.e., hall duty, at assemblies, in lunch and playground areas, or with school buses as required).
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining class and student records.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned.
• Act as a friendly ambassador of the North Santiam School District
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as deemed appropriate to the Board or Administration.

Working Conditions:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Other:

• Valid First Aid card as required
• HQ Paraprofessional
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training/ Hepatitis B Shot Series Training as required