Care Positions - Care After School Program Inclusion Professional, 4 Hrs/Day (.5 Fte), Part Time, Perm (Multiple Positions)

Job Title: CARE positions - CARE After School Program Inclusion Professional, 4 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Perm (Multiple Positions)Category: Support Staff

CARE Inclusion Professional, 4.0 hrs/day (0.5 FTE), Part Time, PermanentThese positions will work with Community Services programs to support the inclusion of children with special needs.

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. 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 support duties as assigned by the Inclusion Support Specialist to assist children with identified accommodation needs to be safe and successful in CARE programs. Child needs might include behavioral difficulties, toileting needs, medical protocols, or other supports. The incumbent may also be assigned in one-on-one, assistant-tochild situations when the children have behavioral, emotional or physical disabilities requiring considerable support.COMPENSATION:Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025

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Retirement Plan ContributionsNorth Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: 2:00pm-6:00pm, Multiple Site Locations.

WORK CALENDAR: 175 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.Must have one year experience working with children with behavior and/or special needs.Must be certified or able to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.Ability to be trained in behavior intervention methodologies in such areas as positive behavior support, safety, and physical management and intervention systems.Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.Ability to assist, console, and manage children who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.Able to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with children, parents, guardians, and community members who may be upset.Ability to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.Must be or become knowledgeable and supportive of site management and child discipline procedures.Must possess effective and accurate command of the English language.Ability to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.Ability to protect the confidentiality of child information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, children, parents, volunteers, and community members.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Associates or Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.Two years' experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.Familiarity or willingness and ability to be trained in areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, etc.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment):Works collaboratively with the Inclusion Support Specialist and site staff by assisting with safe and positive child interactions and/or intervention, ensuring safe behaviors, and enhancing social and life skills of children.Implements, adapts, and supervises activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of students that require additional supports.May intervene with children to implement positive behavioral supports.May escort children in one-on-one or small groups to and from recess and playground, and to and from bus locations.When communicating with children, parents, community members, and other staff members, exercises discretion and assures protection of child confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.Oversees child safety by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, hallway supervision, etc. Takes steps to intervene when children are not in control or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.Provides inclusion support to children in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one.Takes action, or assists in taking action, to use protective physical intervention with children who are at risk of imminent bodily harm by following school-/district-approved procedures.Implements behavior support, safety, and accommodation plans as directed by appropriate district personnel and the Inclusion Support Specialist. Documents behavior of children to assist the Inclusion Support Specialist in assessing progress with behavioral and/or safety plans. Maintains or assists in maintaining the child's daily/weekly progress reports.Completes timely written documentation of behavior concerns, minor injuries or other child and program documentation in accordance with program policies and guidelines.Attends program staff meetings and required trainings.

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