Special Education Paraeducator

Clackamas Education Service District provided pay range

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$23.72/hr - $27.11/hr

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Educational Assistant (Special Education Para educator), Life Enrichment Education Program

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Various locations in Clackamas County, placement to be determined by program and student need

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes 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 .us to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD

At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here
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Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. Through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed.

The program focuses on academics, communication, personal management, decision making, independence, self-advocacy, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure/recreation activities, social skills and access to a full life.

The LEEP Educational Assistant (EA) informs, assists, and conducts small group and 1:1 lessons under the guidance of the LEEP Teacher following an approved teaching framework that provides students with complex disabilities the opportunity to engage in authentic structured activities that support the ability to access learning in the classroom, school building, and community. The EA assists the LEEP teacher in all daily classroom functions that include classroom instruction, personal care including toileting and feeding, data collection, and environmental organization and maintenance.

The EA will also follow and support ESD policies and procedures, perform other duties as may be assigned, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co-workers and supervisors. The EA will operate out of an assigned classroom but may on occasion be required to substitute in geographically nearby classrooms when necessary.

• Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA assists and/or teaches individual and small groups of students in specially designed instruction that includes academics, communication, behavior regulation, self-care, social, leisure, employment, and community engagement skills.
• Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA instructs and/or assists students in following daily routines that include personal hygiene, toileting, arrival, departure, walking, recess, feeding, and transportation.
• Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA supports students in engaging with peers in…