Closing Date:
Until Filled POSITION: Educational Assistant III - Full-Time (Special Education, 1 on 1 Aide)
HOURS: 7.0 hours per day
BUILDING: Crater Academy of health and Public Services
CALENDAR: 186 days per year (August - June)

• COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
• $18.07 - $21.00, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $1,976. per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• $480. per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $55. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35. per month

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT III
Education Department
Purpose: The Educational Assistant III assists in the delivery of instructional programs by by helping the Teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Education Assistant III also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands-on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.
Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal
Indirectly Reports to: Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary
Nature of Work: The Educational Assistant III performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. The nature of the work follows established classroom procedures, school procedures and District, state, and federal regulations.
Supervision Received: Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.
Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility.
Interface: Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students.
Special Responsibilities: As the primary support person for special needs students, the Educational Assistant II provides assistance to students with a range of critical functions, including toileting, feeding and implementing any necessary medical protocols.
Essential Job Functions:The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Required Qualifications:Working Conditions:
The Educational Assistant III works in a school building, primarily within the classroom and also in other areas of the campus and grounds. The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, as well as to observe multiple students across large and small physical spaces. The incumbent must be able to attend to individual student needs while ensuring other students are not unattended, and must be capable of walking quickly and assuming various physical postures, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling and reaching. The incumbent will work with students with unique physical needs, some of whom will require significant physical assistance, while others may demonstrate hostile and violent behaviors.
The incumbent is required to possess dexterity in fingers and hands in order to operate standard classroom equipment and have eyesight sufficient to read materials and monitor student activity. At times the Educational Assistant III will work outdoors supervising students in a variety of weather conditions.
Potential exposures include, but are not limited to: inclement weather; allergens; blood-borne pathogens; dirt; odors; dust; cold or hot temperatures; and erratic student behavior.
Work Year: Approximately 181 days
Range:
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Approved: tbd
Date Revised: February 5, 2017
The Central Point School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Central Point School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.