Paraeducator - Elementary; Bilingual FTE), Part Time, Temp

Position: Para educator - Elementary (Bilingual Spanish Preferred), 4 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Temp
Location: Portland

Position Type:

Classified
- Instructional/Para educator

Date Posted:

1/8/2026

Location:

Milw/El Puente Elementary

Date Available:

02/02/2026

Closing Date:

01/15/2026

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Para educator - Elementary, 4 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Temporary

* Temporary position ending 6/11/2026.
* * First round of interviews will be conducted by a review of applicants' video submissions.
* * Pre-employment language testing is required for bilingual applicants.
* The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent performs a variety of instructional and classroom support and student supervision duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students.

COMPENSATION:

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE  JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 D . .76
* Bilingual Employees receive a 6% differential
* Retirement Plan Contributions

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction.

Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE:

TBD;
Subject to change depending on department needs.

WORK CALENDAR: 180 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise 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 in appropriate and related areas of study. The education requirement may be substituted as the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the written Educational Testing Service competency examination.

* May be required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.

* Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.

* Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.

* Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.

* Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.

* Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.

* Proficiency in the proper use of the English language to include enunciation, spelling, and syntax to assist and model proper language usage by students.

* Able to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.

* Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.

* Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

* Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.

* Two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in a learning environment.

* Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District as Spanish, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese (to be determined by the specific position).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment):

* Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, student interactions, enforcing and teaching safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the school setting.

* Implements behavior support and intervention plans as directed by a teacher. Documents behavior of students to assist teachers in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain or assist in maintaining student weekly…