Educational Assistant III (Special Education - MAPS PLUS) - Full-Time

POSITION: Educational Assistant III
- Full-Time (Special Education MAPS PLUS)

HOURS: 7.5 hours per day

BUILDING
: TBD

CALENDAR: 184 days per year (August
- June)

• COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
• $20.63 - $24.80, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $2,193. per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• $500. per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $60. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35. per month

Educational Assistant III (MAPS+)

Purpose: The Educational Assistant III (MAPS+) assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the MAPS+ teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Educational Assistant III (MAPS+) also provides intensive support to special needs students in the MAPS+ classroom, including hands-on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

Indirectly

Reports to:

MAPS+ Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary

Nature of Work: Performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. Follows established classroom procedures, school procedures, and District, state, and federal regulations.

Supervision Received: Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.

Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision exercised.

Interface: Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students and/or medical professionals from within or outside the school.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. (This provision may be waived by the school district.)
• Must have one of the following:
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of two years of post-high school study
• Passing score on the District's assessment of reading, writing, and math skills
• General knowledge of English language arts and mathematics
• Completion of student restraint training within 30 days of hire
• Willingness to participate in training and certification (e.g., CPI, First Aid, Ukeru, epipen)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication.

Special Responsibilities: Provides assistance to students with a range of critical functions, including toileting, feeding, implementing necessary medical protocols, specialized therapies, and behavioral interventions.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the MAPS+ Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life-skills practice, and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health, and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs MAPS+ students, including lifting, moving, positioning, and restraining.
• Assists special needs MAPS+ students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering, and catheterizing, as well as implementing medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises special needs students in various non-classroom settings.
• Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods.
• Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
• Presents teacher-designed subject matter through various methods.
• Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
• Assists in proctoring assessments and maintaining student records.
• Supervises student gathering points (playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops, hallways).
• Assists in classroom set-up and maintenance of materials and supplies.
• Corrects student work.
• Distributes instructional materials.
• Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress.
• Assists in ordering, preparing, and administering instructional materials.
• Assists the MAPS+ classroom teacher in preparing for IEP meetings and tracking IEP data and may be required to participate in IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and other staff meetings.
• Assists in behavioral management.
• Accompanies students on school bus routes.
• Assists with other classroom…