Provides support in a moderate/severe life skills classroom

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled
START DATE:  Soon as possible
HOURS:  5.75 hours/day
WAGES:   $14.48 - $ 18.95 / Hour                        

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.

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. 

JOB SCOPE
This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule. 

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QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:    

• Must be “Highly Qualified”
• Collaborative team player and positive attitude
• Is dependable, flexible, receptive to feedback/coaching
• Experience with students preferred

 To be “Highly Qualified”, an Educational Assistant requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the following:  

• An Associate's degree
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education - 72 credit hours
• Passed the District Assessment for educational assistants in the areas of reading, writing, math and pedagogy

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire  with an online application, letter of interest, current resume, letters of recommendation, references and copies of transcripts (if applicable). 

*Employment contingent upon Fingerprinting. (The $72.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)

Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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