JOB TITLE:  Educational Assistant – Special Education, 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, average)

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

JOB SUMMARY: To assist classroom teachers with individual and/or small group learning in special and general education classrooms and provide student supervision as needed. Staff will be asked to support students with a variety of needs, which could include academic, social, functional and behavioral supports. A primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement and inclusion for all students. Full job description available upon request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Criminal history clearance (background check and HB 2062).
3. Ability to meet Highly Qualified Paraprofessional standards (2 years of college, Associates degree or pass WorkKeys skills test).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Basic computer/technology skills.
2. Spanish Language skills.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists students, individually or in groups, with instructional tasks, social-emotional skill development, and activities of daily living as assigned by the teacher.
2. Works directly with student(s) with disabilities and disabling conditions.
3. Assists students with the development of academics, communication, and functional skills, appropriate behavior and self-regulation, personal hygiene, grooming, cleaning, etc. as per the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
4. Supervises students in all school settings ensuring safety and security at all times,
5. Provides supervision for and assists with arrival and departure routines, including loading and unloading children from buses.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Works a school year calendar, approximately 183 days at FTE 0.9375.  Based on current OSEA salary schedule and negotiated agreement, salary (code 8 – starting $18.03/hr. – $20.82/hr.) with excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement. Paid time off includes one sick day per month worked and two personal days, pro-rated per school year.  Benefit information can be found at www.seasidek12.or.us/hr/benefits. Open until filled. Starts as soon as possible.

TO APPLY:  Submit an application online by following the link on the District website, http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment, and the Application Process to complete the application.  Questions about the application process:  Human Resources, 503-738-5591.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice.  For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at (503)738-5591.  Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900