SOESD - Educational Assistant, Plus Behavioral Programs
Job in
Phoenix, Jackson County, Oregon, 97535, USA
Listing for:
Southern Oregon Education Service District
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29000 - 34000 USD Yearly
USD
29000.00
34000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SOESD - Educational Assistant, STEPS Plus Behavioral Programs
Location: PhoenixThe Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a confident and collaborative Educational Assistant to join its dynamic classroom team for the school year. The STEPS Plus program offered by Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is an exceptional, specialized educational program that serves students from ages 5 – 21 who experience multiple, significant disabilities along with cognitive deficits, and/or life-impacting medical conditions.
Highly regarded throughout the region for its successful delivery of instruction and support for students who present the most difficult and challenging behaviors, the program enrolls students from districts throughout Southern Oregon and is located in Medford. Cooperation and collaboration among staff are paramount to the team approach in the classroom, which is built on fidelity to safe and consistent systems and routines, as well as trust and respectful communication between all members of the STEPS Plus team.
This attitude is passed onto students who are treated with dignity and respect as they are taught new ways of communicating and self-regulating their behaviors. If you have experience and/or a desire to work with challenging students in a positive setting, please consider joining our team!
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community, making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.
Educational Assistant, Behavioral Programs (STEPS Plus) Position Goal
The goal of this position is to support students with disabilities and significant behavioral challenges by developing and implementing unique behavior management techniques, communication strategies, and specialized learning techniques, so these students can develop increased behavior self-regulation and return to a less restrictive setting.
Essential Duties
Assist in caring for student's needs, including toileting, feeding, and physically supporting children as needed.Participate as an effective team member across all settings in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success by carrying out team decisions, contributing relevant information, and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making on a daily basis.Assist in educating students in accordance with students' IEP goals by using a variety of learning techniques, communication strategies, and behavior intervention techniques.Be familiar with and follow the guidelines of the students' Behavior Support plan and Crisis Intervention Plan; provide input to the students' Functional Behavioral Assessment.Provide immediate physical support in helping to transport or restrain students for as long as needed to ensure safety in a crisis situation, in accordance with approved SOESD training.During a crisis or physical acting-out incident, assistants not handling the behavior should be able to quickly adapt to provide necessary support to other students and secure the classroom.Supervising and applying behavior intervention with students and diligently tracking all behaviors in a manner requested by the teachers and specialists as per approved agency policies and classroom procedures.Comply with ESD rules and policies.Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.Participate in team meetings and other committee meetings.Follow established SOESD policies and procedures. Comply with district and ESD rules.Participate in training and professional development.Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalentAbility to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification.Ability to learn and follow delegated medical procedures.A valid Oregon driver's license.Ability to pass a physical fitness test, as designated by SOESD, subject to retesting if physical requirements are not satisfactorily performed.Ability to read and follow a detailed schedule independently.Positive, flexible attitude.Physical stamina and general good health are needed for frequent exposure to physical injury from physical acting-out behavior and potential exposure to communicable diseases.Ability to independently problem solve potentially volatile situations quickly, effectively, and…
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