7.5 hours per day on a 190 day work calendar

Location: Dixie School

Competitive salary and benefits package

Employees working with our Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Program will need to be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education Central Background Registry. Individuals may be hired, but are unable to start work until verification of enrollment in the Registry is complete. Upon hire LBL will assist with the registration process.

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 the Executive Human Resource Officer, Kate Marrone: kate.marrone@lblesd.k12.or.us. to discuss your application.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II – EARLY INTERVENTION/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (EI/ECSE)

Classification: Classified 190 day calendar

Reports to: Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education Program Administrator

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

This dynamic role supports students, families and their colleagues in the learning environment. Working with kids and helping them learn academically, socially and behaviorally is what we do and this role is at the heart of this work. This ever changing and rewarding work is paramount in the success of every classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant college level course work preferred.
• Three years experience working with children in paid or volunteer capacity.
• Working knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities in children.
• Experience working as a member of a teaching team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including word processing and data bases.
• Meet requirements of finger-print-based criminal history record verification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORSs, OARs, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
• Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a professional disposition in working with co-workers, association partners, and the public.
• Collaborate with others to complete tasks and solve problems in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates exceptional skills in building and maintaining a positive culture, consensus building, and effective and efficient team engagement.
• Presents self and LBL in a professional manner in oral and written communication and including maintaining professional dress standards.
• Ability to lift, carry or transport up to 40 lbs. and have the strength and agility to assist children with special needs.
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, sit and move from the floor to standing, sit on child sized furniture while working with children throughout the day.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators.
• Ability to provide own transportation to school, preschools, community settings, as deemed necessary.
• Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.

• Carry-out specialist’s plans for instruction during individual and small group activities.
• Carry-out specialist’s plans for children in community preschool settings.
• Assist in implementation of behavior programs.
• Assist in lifting physically disabled children.
• Work with children to improve eating, dressing, hygiene and toileting skills.
• Stimulate language through receptive and expressive language programs, and/or augmentative communication strategies.
• Facilitate peer interaction.
• Keep data as required by the specialist.
• Keep teaching materials and other equipment in order.
• Prepare bulletin boards, room decorations and other materials as requested.
• Keep attendance records.
• Follow nursing/feeding protocols as trained, which may include administering medication and recording seizure activity.
• Assist with playground and bus duty.
• Complete data entry, typing and filing as requested by the specialist.
• Assist in Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) paperwork preparation and completion.
• Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience
• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
• Cell Phone/Data Stipend

Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
• LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
• Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

Retirement

• PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
• For more information visit: state.or.us
• LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee

Personal Leave

• Up to 24 hours

Sick Leave

• Up to 96 hours
• Sick Leave Bank
  • Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
  • Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury

Doctor Appointment Leave

• Up to 3 hours per month

Professional Development Opportunities

• LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops and conferences

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.