Summer Paraeducator - Leap into 9th Grade

PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE LEAP INTO 9TH GRADE SUMMER PROGRAM

Paraeducator

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): June 23, 2025

PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): July 11, 2025

EMPLOYEE START DATE: June 18, 2024 for administrators, June 27, 2024 for all others

EMPLOYEE END DATE: July 11, 2025

MANDATORY TRAINING DATE: June 18, 2025

DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 12:30 PM

LOCATIONS: Franklin, Jefferson, McDaniel, Roosevelt

CONTINGENCIES:

All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available until the registration process is complete. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

These positions are for the Leap into 9th Grade summer program which will focus on preparing incoming 9th grade students for high school success using a curriculum that includes growth mindset, math content with AVID strategies, and career exploration. The program will combine core academic content with an introduction to the school’s culture, and will develop students' ownership of their own personal and academic growth mindset. Students may receive a .5 elective credit.

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as an effective team member in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success.
• Collect and report relevant performance and behavioral data of individual learners that supports the planning process.
• Implement complex instructional strategies in the classroom, on-campus learning environments, homes, work sites, and other community-based settings.
• As applicable, assist with modification, development, and/or preparation of learning strategies, materials, and activities to accommodate different learning styles, ability levels, and other learning needs of students.
• Implement and modify behavioral strategies with students that are consistent with classroom and building behavioral goals.
• As applicable, perform tasks assigned by occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and other providers in the delivery of related services.
• Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to document information about learner strengths and needs.
• Comply with all applicable district, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform support tasks to enhance effectiveness of the learning environment.
• Maintain and improve professional skills in order to contribute to the learning of all students.
• Perform medical protocols as delegated by registered nurses.
• Provide physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting, and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, and bus loading/riding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must hold one of the following to meet ESSA guidelines:

• Associates Degree or higher (official transcript required at time of hire)
• Two (2) years of college completed (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits earned) (official transcript required at time of hire)
• Passing scores from the Praxis ParaPro Assessment

Work Experience: Two (2) years successful related experience or training preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to gather and report relevant data.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. May also require the ability to restrain 50 to 100lbs. Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling, and the repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists, and legs.

PAY RATE: Current PPS employees who work the same summer position as their regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate. All other hires will be paid $22.40.

This posting is open until position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.