Paraeducator - CTE Technical Assistant - Forestry, 4.0 Hrs/Day (.5 Fte), Part Time, Perm

Position Type:

Classified- Instructional/Paraeducator

Date Posted:

6/20/2024

Location:

Sabin-Schellenberg Center

Date Available:

08/23/2024

Closing Date:

7/31/2024 or until filled

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Paraeducator - Secondary, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Permanent

Assist forestry program instructor in the delivery of curriculum; organize, repair and maintain forestry equipment. Lead, supervise and tutor students in one-to-one and small group settings inside in classroom, outside both on-site and off-site locations. Physical ability to hike, carry heavy forestry-related equipment, and valid Oregon drivers license required. Experience working with high school students preferred. Knowledge and skill in tree climbing, operating chain saws, identification of tree species, and/or use of navigational tools and maps required.

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 provides vocationally specific instructional support to teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters. Performs the full range of Paraeducator duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning.

SCHEDULE: TBD, depending on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: 193 days

COMPENSATION:

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025 JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 D 20.86 21.89 23.00 24.16 25.37 26.64 27.97 29.36

Retirement Plan Contributions

North 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.

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.

• Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience with background and training in specific curriculum clusters (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies). The education requirement may be substituted as the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment.

• May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.

• May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.

• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.

• Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.

• Able to follow written and verbal directions and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.

• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.

• Constantly exhibit command and proper annunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.

• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.

• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.

• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University training that included coursework in or directly related to education (e.g., growth and development, learning theories)

• Three years of experience in the specific vocational area of the position (e.g., child services, culinary arts, manufacturing, marketing, cosmetology, etc.).

• Knowledge/training from a university teacher preparation program that would lead to a license to teach in a core academic area (language arts, reading, mathematics, sciences, social studies).

• Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom.

• Assist students in the use and application of specific curriculum, vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment. May assist students and coordinate with business representatives in an in-school or off-site work environment as part of the vocational learning experience.

• Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher. Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student weekly progress reports.

• Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.

• Discusses grades with students and assists them with strategies and plans to improve them. Assists students with school work.

• May take action, or assist in taking action, to de-escalate students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district-approved procedures.

• Oversees student behavior and safety. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.

• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.

• Perform clerical duties such as making copies, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping.

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

Attachment(s):

• 2024-25193_DayClassifiedCalendar.pdf

• Instructional _1b_Paraeducator (SEC).pdf