Position Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Aides and Substitute Teaching Assistants (Multiple Positions)
Classification: Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: Hourly, $17.68- $23.49 Base Salary before PERS
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Representation: SEIU Represented
Type: Limited Duration (Works during the Academic year), Part Time/Variable or Intermittent hours, Non-Exempt, Eligible for Overtime
The Oregon School for the Deaf is seeking multiple 1 on 1 Teaching Aide/Teaching Assistants in the Academic unit for the 2023-2024 school year including Part-time, Limited Duration positions and Part-time Substitute positions.
These positions will work during the academic school year for the 2022-23 school year. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Due to this position having multiple vacancies, any applications submitted may be used from this pool to fill similar positions.
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Our Agency Mission and Office Culture:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
OSD provides direct 24-hour educational and residential services to approximately 130 students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, kindergarten through age 21. The programs and departments at OSD include: Administration, Clerical, Classroom, Residential, Nutrition Services, Athletics, Educational Support Services, Maintenance/Custodial, and Student Health Services. OSD also acts as a resource to the entire state, providing special activities, consultation, and educational services to students, professionals, families, and the public.
What you will do!
Because of the wide variety of knowledge, skills, and abilities of OSD students (and because of each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)), every student’s educational program is individualized.
The Teaching Assistant position, therefore, allows teachers to individualize student programs to best meet their unique needs. The Teaching Assistant works with teachers in carrying out students’ IEP goals, from one-on-one or small group instruction, assistance in finding or getting a job, assistance in going to the Student Health Services, to preparing bulletin boards and materials for the classroom. Teaching Assistants supervise students in a variety of settings, with in sight supervision at all times. Student problems or any concerns are promptly shared with the appropriate personnel.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Support instructors by assisting with the provision of cognitive and/or self-help skills, monitoring student behavior, and providing clerical classroom support.
Help teacher(s) implement behavior plans and academic programs for students. Assist teacher(s) in behavior management of students including active involvement, observations, collection, recording and interpreting data. Remain with students to ensure safety.
Escort/supervise students to and from classes and activities. Supervise recess, bus, meals, and other non-instructional time. Includes on- and off-campus educational programs, and also may involve occasionally driving a state vehicle.
Follow teacher-made lesson plans with an individual or small group of students in the elementary, middle, and/or high school departments.
Assist in clean up or activity preparation.
Maintain an understanding and review of Educational Staff Handbook and OSD/ODE policies and procedures to assist in providing direction regarding performance of daily duties in order ensure the health, safety and welfare of students.
Teaching Assistants 1 on 1 Aide: Please click here to view the full position description.
Teaching Assistants Substitute: Please click here to view the full position description.
Minimum Qualifications (Need to have):
Equivalent to a high school diploma and six months of paid or unpaid experience working with or caring for children, preferably in groups; OR Two years of college courses in Education.
Required to obtain a first aid card and pass Oregon Type 10 license to provide student transportation in state vehicles.
Must meet and maintain the ASL level 3, or intermediate level required for this position, as assessed by the ASLPI within 12 weeks of hire and regularly after that.
The employee in this position is required to pass a criminal history background and fingerprint-based criminal history record check as required by ORS 326.603 and OAR 581-021-0500. There is a fee (payable by the successful candidate) of $71.50 for the process.
Required training:
First Aid/CPR Training will be provided annually prior to the start of the school year. If you are unable to attend then you are responsible for finding certification training.
MANDT Training.
Desired Attributes (Nice to have):
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
Ability to work harmoniously with school age children and/or exceptional
students of all ages and abilities.
Ability to explain and present ideas, through signing and in writing, to others in a clear manner.
Years of experience working with deaf or hard of hearing children – knowledgeable about the impact of various disabilities - has some experience in working with children in the classroom setting.
Basic behavior intervention strategies experience.
Knowledge or experience in Child care development, or child care.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
Mandatory Working Conditions and Working/Hiring Considerations:
Required to obtain a first aid card and pass Oregon Type 10 license to provide student transportation in state vehicles.
Must meet and maintain the ASL level 3 required for this position, as assessed by the ASLPI within 12 weeks of hire and regularly after that.
The employee in this position is required to pass a criminal history background and fingerprint-based criminal history record check as required by ORS 326.603 and OAR 581-021-0500.
This position involves being outside part of every workday (e.g. being with student’s to/from classes, and/or going to/from off-campus worksites, sometimes by bus).
Occasionally, a student becomes combative to staff or other students.
Occasional lifting or moving of educational equipment.
Exposure to communicable diseases.
Able to keep up with running or energetic students.
Works with active deaf and hard-of-hearing children throughout the day.
May be required to supervise students during special activities.
May work with students who have severe emotional or behavioral problems with whom physical restraint techniques may need to be used.
May work with and train teaching assistants, volunteers, college practicum students, and/or student teachers.
Walks around and stands a great deal of the time in order to instruct and assess students' participation effectively.
Our amazing benefits include:
Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
Paid days off –
11 paid holidays per year, varies with Academic year and prorated and based on hours worked.
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year, varies with Academic year and prorated and based on hours worked.
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month, varies with Academic year and prorated and based on hours worked.
Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years, prorated and based on hours worked.
In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
To apply:
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
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In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.
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