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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, we believe every employee plays a supportive role in our students achieving success. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials.
With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity, social justice, and our district’s efforts to provide our youngest students and their families with high-quality PreK programming aligned with our Early Learners Core Values. We are seeking educators with a demonstrated commitment to supporting and implementing high-quality, inclusive, student- and family-centered early childhood education. The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. PPS is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities.
The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability or perceived disability; or military service. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Non-Discrimination / Anti-Harassment Policy
POSITION SUMMARY
PreK Educational Assistants provide direct assistance and support to PreK students (ages 3-5), their families, the classroom team, ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) coaches, program staff, and school community. They are responsible for maintaining a positive classroom environment, developing positive adult-child and peer interactions, supporting Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), ECSE or behavioral plans, and facilitating child-centered, developmentally appropriate, and playful learning experiences for young children.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
NOTE: Salary Grade: Appendix A Grade D. Employees in this PK Educational Assistant classification receive $1.64 hourly stipend in addition to the salary range listed below.
Salary: $19.27 - $24.63
Work Year: 192 days
FTE: 0.5
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635
Full Time
$56k-86k (estimate)
08/13/2024
10/03/2024