Skills Trainer-Oak Grove Academy; Temp & Regular

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

• This posting will start Screening Applicants Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
• Location:
  
  Multiple locations Gales Creek and Tom McCall Upper Elementary
• Hours:
  
  6.5
• Start Date:
  
  August 19th, 2026
• For Temp & Regular positions
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred not required
• $0.50 differential in addition to Skills Trainer pay

Job Classification: Instructional Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of "Skills Trainer-Oak Grove Academy" is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member and assists teaching and therapeutic staff by providing concentrated academic and behavioral support to students with multiple impairments (emotional, behavioral, neurological, cognitive, and/or psychiatric) in a special public separate school. Employees in this classification do not supervise others and report to the Special Education Administrator or designee.

• Provides intensive behavioral support in and outside the classroom using methods such as re‑directing, positive reinforcement, collaborative conversations, and planning with students as aligned with program model.
• Coaches students to focus on the acquisition and practice of social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Provides individual and small group direct instructional services to students under the supervision of a licensed staff member.
• Performs crisis intervention and physical management according to OIS training as needed to maintain the safety of students, staff and facilities.
• Rides district buses morning and afternoon as needed, ensuring students arrive at school safely without incident and following OIS techniques if needed on bus.
• Provides constant supervision of students, particularly during transition points in the school day (e.g. meals, breaks, restroom, etc.) in conjunction with other staff members.
• Monitors and documents student progress as directed.
• Assesses continually the needed level of intervention to support and facilitate the learning activities in the classroom.
• Collaborates with mental health and classroom staff to become familiar with student skill levels, characteristics, strengths, disabilities, learning modalities and primary objectives.
• Understands and adheres to mandatory reporting laws and reports to Clinical Director (or designated substitute) all suspicions of potential abuse, neglect, self‑harm and/or endangerment of others.
• Supervises student activities, paying particular attention during transition points in the school day (i.e. arrival, meals, breaks, restroom, etc.) in conjunction with other staff members.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with students characterized by professionalism and respect.
• Adapts interaction style for the needs of individual students.
• Protects confidentiality of information related to students and families.
• Conducts searches of students as aligned with program or as conditions require.
• Maintains familiarity with program safety protocols and implements all required instruction, drills and procedures.
• Attends and participates actively in regular department and other staff meetings.
• Collaborates with other staff to provide creative solutions for challenging student situations.
• Mentors peers as requested to assist with orientation and training of new staff or staff new to position.

• Confers regularly with immediate supervisor
• Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education :
High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or passing score on District HQ Assessment. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but NOT required.

Experience : 1-2 years of experience working with behaviorally at‑risk children, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

Skills :
Operate a computer, office machines, telephone and other technology equipment. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.…