Special Education Teacher Assistant (0700)-3
Company: EdForce
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from
diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead, change, and inspire
students in the Portland area. The team you'll support believes
that every employee, despite having different roles, is an
educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core
Educator Essentials. With a focus on eliminating systemic racism
and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire
individuals who bring a deep commitment to racial equity and social
justice. SPECIAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT As a department, we
are committed to reversing the trend of isolation and segregation
of students with disabilities by ensuring all students have access
to high quality instruction responsive to their needs and delivered
by effective and culturally responsive educators within the Least
Restrictive Environment. Our primary focus is to build capacity and
to support all staff members to ensure effective instruction is the
predictor of student outcomes. POSITION SUMMARY Paraeducators
support the instructional program developed and directed by Special
Education teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) for students with
developmental & educational disabilities from K-12 through age 21.
Services may include specially designed instruction and related
services, behavioral guidance and/or management, and/or physical
management of students. Services are provided, using independent
judgment, as assigned, qualified, and appropriate to the
Paraeducator role. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES In this role,
you'll support students with special needs. You may also perform
the following assignments: Participate as an effective team member
in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success.
Collect and report relevant performance & behavioral data of
individual learners that supports the planning process. Implement
complex instructional strategies in the classroom, on-campus
learning environments, homes, work sites, & other community-based
settings. As applicable, assist with modification, development
and/or preparation of learning strategies, materials & activities
to accommodate different learning styles, ability levels, and other
learning needs of students. Implement & modify behavioral
strategies with students that are consistent with classroom &
building behavioral goals. As applicable, perform tasks assigned by
occupational & physical therapists, speech language pathologists, &
other providers in the delivery of related services. Carry out
functional (informal) assessment activities to document information
about learner strengths and needs. Comply with all applicable
district, state & federal policies, procedures & regulations.
Perform support tasks to enhance effectiveness of the learning
environment. Maintain & improve professional skills in order to
contribute to the learning of all students. Perform medical
protocols as delegated by registered nurses. Provide physical
assistance to students with disabilities which may include
toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising a variety of
student activities including playground, cafeteria and bus
loading/riding. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this
role, you must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school
diploma or equivalent, and meet ONE of the following four
requirements: Score 455+ on Education Testing Service's ParaPro
Assessment (more info available at ) OR hold an Associate degree OR
have earned 72-quarter credits or 48-semester credits at an
institution of higher education OR hold a Bachelor's degree Spanish
language proficiency (Preferred)Official transcripts MUST be
provided prior to hire.Additional requirements for the role
include: Two years successful related experience or training,
preferred Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work as a
team member Ability to gather and report relevant data First Aid
and CPR certification, or ability to obtain PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs. May
also require the ability to restrain 50 to 100lbs. and requires
continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and the
repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists and legs. Benefits This role
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.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $19.20
per hourBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision
insuranceSchedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Portland, OR 97227: Reliably commute
or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Keywords: EdForce, Portland , Special Education Teacher Assistant (0700)-3, Education / Teaching , Portland, Oregon
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