Long Term Substitute Educational Assistant I

CLOSING DATE: Until filled
START DATE: September 5, 2023
LOCATION: Jefferson County Middle School
ASSIGNMENT DURATION: September 5-December 1, 2023 (approximately)
HOURS: 7:30am-4pm
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You'll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It's the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Educational Assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the Educational Assistant Is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.
JOB SCOPE
This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
All Educational Assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).

Title 1A Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience working as an Educational Assistant In a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.
• Spanish bi-lingual

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire with online application, letter of interest, current resume and references.
Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer