Position Type:
Classified/Classified
Date Posted:
5/12/2023
Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program
Date Available:
August 2023
Closing Date:
06/09/2023
Educational Assistant
Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Clackamas County School Districts
Multiple locations available: official assignment to be determined based on student/program needs
7 to 7.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / 185-day Instructional Calendar
2023-24 School Year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
About the program:
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. The program focuses on supporting students to develop knowledge and skills that increase decision making, self-advocacy, independence and access to a full life.
About this position:
The Educational Assistant assists the teacher in instruction and personal management assistance for students whose primary disability is intellectual disability with high intensity support needs. The LEEP EA will support the overall education program and follow a schedule of duties assigned including instruction and behavior support, clerical tasks and the personal care of students. The LEEP EA will also follow and support ESD policies and procedures, perform other duties as may be assigned, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co-workers and supervisors. The LEEP EA will operate out of an assigned classroom but may on occasion be required to substitute in geographically nearby classrooms when necessary.
Essential functions:
- Assists teaching individual and small groups of students in relevant areas of instruction and adaptive behavior including communication, self-care, social skills, community use, functional academics, leisure, and work
- Assists regular education teachers to instruct students in mainstream settings
- Manages student behavior by utilizing intervention techniques designed by the teacher and/or classroom instructional team
- Assists in the implementation of occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education, speech, language, and augmentative communication programs designed by the related services staff
- Provides for students' personal care needs including feeding, toileting, and physical positional changes
- Meets students' communication, and instructional needs by using adaptive equipment and technology
- Provides for students' personal care needs including feeding, toileting, and physical positional changes
- Performs health tasks and implements individualized protocols delegated by the ESD's Registered Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher
- Meets students' physical, communication, and instructional needs by using adaptive equipment and technology
- Collects and records data on students' performance
- Communicates with other education staff, building administrators, employers, and community service providers related to instruction
- Communicates with parents under the direction or upon request of the teacher
- Supervises students' arrival and departure, recess, breaks, and lunch in the education facility and the community
- Prepares materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher and completes routine clerical tasks
- Maintains a clean and safe classroom environment including proper disposal of waste, washing, and disinfecting materials
- Contributes to and cooperates with the classroom instructional team including the teacher, related services staff, other educational assistants, and support staff
- Serves as the primary source of information and assistance to substitute teachers assigned to the classroom
Minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
- Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care including computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive physical equipment
- Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment and other office machines
- Training or successful experience working with students whose primary disability is moderate to severe intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities
- Ability to work under the direction of multiple supervisors
- Ability to work under the direction of multiple supervisors
- Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
- Ability and willingness to provide for students' personal care needs including feeding, diapering, and assistance with toileting
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
- Ability to acquire and maintain OIS behavioral intervention certification
Salary: Range 13 of the classified salary schedule. New hires are eligible to come in at up to Step 4 of the classified salary schedule, depending on experience: $19.92 - $21.63 per hour.
CESD Classified Salary Schedule 2023-24
Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
13
$19.92
$20.26
$20.90
$21.63
$22.35
$23.10
$24.02
$24.78
$25.60
Benefits:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
- Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
- Read more about our benefits here
Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
Recruitment timeline:
- Application deadline: June 9, 2023
- Applications reviewed weekly
- Interviews will occur periodically throughout the posting window. The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place in late-May.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Completed application form
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
Additional requirements:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.