JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

November 8, 2021 

Job Title: Educational Assistant (s)- Special Education 

Position Description:

.821 FTE 33.5 hours per week @ Millicoma School 

Qualifications:

• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Hold a valid first aid card.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists students with lesson assignments in reading, math and/or writing.
• Assists students with developing social and emotional skills to be successful in the classroom.
• Monitors and assists in the progress of students’ abilities in math, writing and reading as directed by teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists the teacher in developing educational materials (copying, laminating, etc).
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning kids from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library, etc.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Performs physical labor as required.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Teacher, Principal and/or Supervisor.

Length of Contract: school year

Salary Range: $15.17 - $20.41 per hour

Closing Date: open until filled

Starting Date:

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

No employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Coos Bay Public Schools complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. Coos Bay Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free and Alcohol Free Workplace. Drug Testing may be a requirement for employment. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.