SOESD - Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I

Southern Oregon ESD seeks a member to join our Early Childhood Services (ECS) team. Our transdisciplinary team of 35 dedicated teachers, assistants, family consultants, therapists, evaluators, and office professionals are focused on authentic and supportive relationships, professional growth through coaching and mentoring, and maintaining a "family feel" to our workplace. We intentionally implement a tiered approach for developing children's early communication, cognitive, adaptive, motor, and social-emotional skills, and have designed a variety of environments and experiences to address the unique and varied learning needs of the children we serve.

Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply. We welcome diversity in our work environment.

About SOESD

Josephine County, located in scenic southern Oregon, offers easy access to mountain, river, forest, and coastal exploration, as well as vineyards and breweries, and a thriving regional arts community. The Rogue River, which runs through Grants Pass, has Wild and Scenic River designation, and is renowned for its kayaking, rafting, and fishing adventures. Rogue Community College has its main campus in Grants Pass, and Southern Oregon University is located in nearby Ashland. The city of Grants Pass, population 37,000, the location of the ECS office and the Gilbert Creek Child Development Center, offers a small-town atmosphere with high-quality restaurants, cultural opportunities, relaxing parks, and very little traffic. Skip the commute and spend your time enjoying your family and friends, and all the beauty our area has to offer. When you need a "city fix", Eugene is just 2 hours away, Portland 4 hours, and San Francisco 6 hours.

Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I

POSITION GOAL: The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I provides supervision and instructional activities for children with developmental delays; does related work as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY/SUPERVISION: The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I is responsible for carrying out group and individual instruction of children as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Work is

performed under the daily supervision of the classroom teacher with training and oversight provided by a consulting Early Intervention Specialist.

Essential Functions

(Positions may consist of some or all of the following duties.)

• Prepare activities (e.g. snack, art) as directed through daily schedule or supervisor
  
  

instruction.

• Implement group and individual activities designed to encourage development in the areas of
  
  

communication, cognitive, self-help, social, and motor skills.

• Provide specialized assistance with feeding, toileting, and delegated nursing tasks, including
  
  

(but not limited to) medication administration, tube feeding, output measuring, and

catheterization.

• Follow instructions of related service professionals regarding positioning, use of
  
  

wheelchairs, communication boards, or other adaptive devices.

• Implement language and motor therapy goals as directed by therapists, and report progress
  
  

regularly.

• Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe learning experience.
• Assist with preparation and clean up of the facility including dishwashing, vacuuming, and
  
  

other light housekeeping tasks.

• Maintain attendance, goal tracking sheets, and other charting as required.
• Participate as member of curriculum and goal planning team.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Comply with EI/ECSE and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Prerequisites

• High school graduation or equivalency and at least one year of experience caring for children.
• Knowledge of classroom and individual behavior management techniques, language strategies, and
  
  

developmentally appropriate practices.

• Application of safety practices, laws, rules and regulations, confidentiality, and
  
  

professional ethics.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, learn through hands-on
  
  

experiences; communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other

employees, related service professionals, and parents; develop nurturing and supportive

relationships with children; and recognize changing needs of children and respond appropriately.

• Sign language skills helpful.
• With training, operation of computers or other augmentative communication devices,
  
  

wheelchairs, or other positioning or adaptive devices.

• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Pass a background check and maintain enrollment in the Child Care Division Criminal History
  
  

registry.

LOCATION: in person at SOESD Ramsey Learning Center 711 SW Ramsey Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97526

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days (academic year)

PAY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement $17.97-$21.50 an hour for the 2026-27 school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Early Intervention Specialist III

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2182.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
  
  

Health Insurance

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
  
  

Options

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership
  
  

Physical Requirements

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I:

• Stand/Walk:............................ [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
• Sit/Sit on the Floor:................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
• Drive:...................................... [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
• Bending:..................................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Squat:..................................... [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Climb Stairs:............................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Single Grasping: .....................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Pushing:...................................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Pulling: ....................................[X ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Repetitive Foot Controls…….[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All
• Lifting (less than 25 lbs): .......[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Lifting (25 50 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Lifting (50 75 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X ] Limited [ ] Not At All
• Lifting (75 100 lbs): ...............[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All
  

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.