Educational Assistant for Students on 504 Plans - 0.50 FTE - 0.875 FTE - 504 Accommodations - Multiple openings

Educational Assistant for Students on 504 Plans

• 0.50 FTE
• 0.875 FTE
• 504 Accommodations
• Multiple openings Portland Public Schools Oregon
• 3.3 Portland, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20.66
• $26.

39 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Working with families Working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description This is a pool for candidates interested in Educational Assistant for Students on 504 Plans. This pool is not for specific openings and applicants will be considered when vacancies arise. This posting 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. Position Details

POSITION SUMMARY

The Educational Assistant provides designated supporting services to a classroom teacher or teaching staff responsible for students in classrooms, resource centers or other school and school related areas.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Distributes and collects instructional materials prepared under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certificated staff. Assists the teacher in setting up and maintaining educational media resources; helps students use educational media resources; operates educational media equipment. Assists individual students or small groups of students with instructional activities such as spelling, reading or mathematics. Assists the classroom teacher with supervision of students in buildings or other school areas and school related activities (e.g., typing, filing, duplication or photocopying instructional materials, etc.). Assists the classroom teacher to maintain class and student records. Performs general clerical duties (e.g., typing, filing, duplicating or photocopying instructional materials, etc.). Assists the classroom teacher to maintain an orderly and attractive instructional area (e.g., prevent litter, put up bulletin board displays, clear blackboards, store supplies or set up study areas, etc.). Other duties as assigned to assist the teacher or teaching staff with ongoing instructional programs and school related activities. May include performing delegated health responsibilities under the direction of the School Nurse as allowed by law. Such duties may include but are not limited to blood sugar testing, medication administration, and following feeding protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.

Education:

(OFFICIAL

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE

) Associates Degree or higher. OR The two (2) years of college completed (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits earned). OR Passing scores from the Praxis ParaPro Assessment. PPS offers a FREE Paraeducator Assessment for applicants who do not meet the minimum college credits. For applicants who opt to take the assessment, employment is contingent on receiving a passing score. 2. Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g., to serve as an effective role model for students). 3. Ability to work with children and families from a low-income background and with who English is a second language. 4. Ideal candidate will have a strong literacy background.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY:

$20.66

• $26.

39

WORK YEAR:

192 days

FTE:

0.50 (20 hours per week)

• 0.

875 FTE (35 hours per week) Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. 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 and social justice. The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. 504

Coordinator:

Katie Loewen, , 503-916-3337 x63337

ADA Coordinator:

Jey Buno, , 503-916-3360

Director of Civil Rights:

Dr. Bobby Cruz, , 503-839-3660 Accessibility Statement Benefits Information 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