POSITION:
Vacancy Announcement
Please Post October 4, 2024
- High School Functional Learning Center Instructional Assistant
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY:
7.5 hours per day
$18.12-$24.04 (DOE)
STARTING DATE:
October 2024
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree, 72 quarter (48 semester) hours of post-secondary coursework or High School Diploma and pass a rigorous Paraeducator local assessment.
Evidence of good leadership and citizenship qualities and an interest in students.
Ability to communicate well with adults and children.
Prior job-related experience recommended, but not required.
Preferred Qualification: Strong Reading and Math Skills.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable; and
Have a current First Aid card.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be willing to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS) and how autism affects students; to listen, learn, and respond to individual students with ADS; and to reflect on own practices to continuously develop one’s own knowledge and skills regarding ASD
Assist students with Autism and support them to develop and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
Be willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the workday, when appropriate.
See Job Description in Application packet
HOW TO APPLY:
Visit the Gervais website at gervais.k12.or.us. Click far right blue tab stating “Employment”, select the “Licensed” tab, and then click on the blue tab stating “Click here to apply online for a position”.
Submit a Powered by TalentEd application with the following:
• A letter of interest addressing your strengths relative to the position.
• A current professional resume.
• 3 current letters of reference.
• A copy of college transcripts.
• *If a current application is on file or you are already employed with the district office, please submit a letter/email of interest for this vacancy to phillip_joy-koer@gervais.k12.or.us.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on October 17, 2024, or until the position is filled, at the District Office.
HIRING TIMELINES:
Advertise opening: 10/03/2024
Applications due: 10/17/2024 or until filled
Applications screened: 10/18/2024
Interviews: 10/22/2024
Board Approval: 11/21/2024
Position to be offered: 10/24/2024
