What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant II - SPED Life Skills position at JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J?
DESIRED START DATE: January 6, 2025
HOURS: 7.0 hours a day
LOCATION: Madras High School
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.
*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares For Each Other * Our District Gets Better Everyday
POSITION SUMMARY
The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
All educational assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:
- Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
- Be at least 18 years of age; and
- Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).
Educational Assistants must have:
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
- Some college coursework.
COMPENSATION
- Wage Schedule: $18.12-$23.46/hour
- Work days: 180
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
- Personal days, Sick days
- JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution
- Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. (The $78.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)
Visit our website at:https://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Par #317
Control # 42
Salary : $18 - $23
