Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Assistant

Date Posted:
3/28/2022

Location:
Cedar Ridge Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
When Filled

Position: Educational Assistant / .8125 FTE / 6.5 hours per day Monday - Friday

This position is Measure 98 Grant funded. Continuation for the 2022-2023 school year is dependent upon funding.

Primary Purpose:

The purpose of the Educational Assistant is to provide instructional support services to students under the direction of the teacher or an administrator.

Gov. Kate Brown has directed that Oregon will implement a legal requirement that all public and private school teachers, staff, coaches and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate .

Qualifications/Requirement:
Education:

• High School diploma or its recognized equivalent; and
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Associate's (or higher) degree at institution of higher education; or
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness) through a formal district approved academic assessment.

Special Knowledge/ Skills

• General knowledge and skills in mathematics, English and writing equivalent to two years of college.
• The ability to assist in instructing students in reading, writing and math.
• Ability to appropriately respond to and direct students in one-to-one or small group situations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and family.
• Limited knowledge of office practices and procedures, including telephone proficiency.
• Knowledge of computer operations, software, and equipment.
• Ability to type with moderate speed and accuracy.
• Ability to solve problems and comply with strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with the supervisor, fellow employees, staff and students.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with supervision.
• Ability and initiative to become familiar with and apply school rules and regulations.
• Ability to accommodate individual circumstances.

Experience:

• One-year experience working with children in a classroom setting desired.
• Criminal history fingerprint clearance required.

Student Management
Supervise students while in or outside of the classroom setting, such as the playground, cafeteria, hallway, restroom, and while waiting for transportation services.

Salary/Benefits: Hourly Rate up to: $21.48
(placement on the salary range is based on years of experience)
District pays PERS contribution. Excellent benefit package.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Signed letter of interest
• Supportive application documents or letters of recommendation may also be included.

District/School Profile: Available at web site: www.oregontrailschools.com

Oregon Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
Reasonable accommodations for application opportunity will be provided upon request to the Personnel Department (503) 668-5541.
Speech/hearing impaired assistance is available through Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

**Please note: There is a $66.00 Fingerprint-based Background Check fee payable to the Oregon Trail School District (cash or check only) at the time of hire in addition to the $12.50 fingerprinting fee (credit or debit card only) charged by Fieldprint.**