ESY Summer School Special Education Paraeducator

Summer School Special Education Para educator, ESY, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Temp (Job )

• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Date Available:
  
  07/07/2026
• Closing Date: 7/13/2026 or until filled

Para educator II - Elementary Structured Learning Center, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Temporary

• Background and experience working with children with social and emotional difficulties strongly preferred
• ESY Dates July 7th, 2026 through July 30th, 2026
• Hours Per day: 4 (8:00am-12:00pm)

The incumbent performs a variety of instructional, training, and/or support duties to assist Special Education teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with severe physical and mental special needs that generally require placement in self-contained classrooms. The incumbent may also be assigned in one-on-one teacher-to-student situations when the students have needs similar to those of Structured Learning Center classrooms (e.g., physical disabilities requiring considerable support).

• Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Classified Wage Schedule :
  Step 2: $24.07
  Step 3: $25.27
  Step 4: $26.55
  Step 5: $27.88
  Step 6: $29.29
  Step 7: $30.75
  Step 8: $32.29
  Step 9: $33.90

• North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP). The district contributes the employer portion; a mandatory employee contribution of 6% of salary is required upon eligibility (working at least six full calendar months or 600 hours in a calendar year).

• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Successful completion of an Associate's Degree, or two years of post‑high school education, or written educational testing service competency examination.
• Certification (or ability to become certified) in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Training in instructional and behavior intervention methodologies in reading, writing, mathematics, and in student restraint, safety, medication, and physical management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with upset students, parents, guardians, or community members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction and take initiative to seek clarity and action.
• Knowledgeable of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Effective and accurate command of the English language.
• Ability to organize work and set priorities for timely accomplishment.
• Ability to protect student confidentiality consistent with FERPA requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in office and computer equipment, standard office software, and student information system software.

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate related field.
• Two years of experience working successfully with children in a learning environment.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Familiarity or willingness to be trained in Down syndrome, Autism, multiple disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, etc.

• Collaboratively assist teachers and specialists in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, and interventions.
• Provide complex toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene support for students.
• Assist with independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, and general hygiene.
• Assist or take action to de‑escalate students at risk of harming themselves or others following approved procedures.
• Provide instructional support and tutoring to students individually, in small groups, and in large groups.
• Implement behavior support and intervention plans and document student…