Paraeducator - Secondary (CTE - Business Management), 6 hrs/day, (.75 FTE), Part Time, Perm

Paraeducator - Secondary, 6 hrs/day, (.75 FTE), Part Time, Permanent
*First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions.*

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come 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 to discuss your application. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent provides vocationally specific instructional support to teachers and is responsible for assisting groups of students in various curriculum clusters. Performs the full range of Paraeducator duties and responsibilities combined with applying vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning.

SCHEDULE: 8:45-3:15; Subject to change, depending on department needs.

WORK CALENDAR: 185 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. 
 

• Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience with background and training in specific curriculum clusters (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies). The education requirement may be substituted as the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment.
• May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• May be required to be trained in specific instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University training that included coursework in or directly related to education (e.g., growth and development, learning theories)  
• Three years of experience in the specific vocational area of the position (e.g., child services, culinary arts, manufacturing, marketing, cosmetology, etc.).
• Knowledge/training from a university teacher preparation program that would lead to a license to teach in a  core academic area (language arts, reading, mathematics, sciences, social studies).  
• Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position).   

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment): 

1. Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom.
2. Assist students in the use and application of specific curriculum, vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment. May assist students and coordinate with business representatives in an in-school or off-site work environment as part of