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Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Early Childhood Services (ECS), a widely recognized early childhood special education program committed to inclusion, family partnership, and developmentally appropriate practices, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to serve Josephine County sites.

The Teaching Assistant provides direct support for children with a variety of developmental delays or disabilities, within both inclusive and specialized classroom settings. Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred. We provide training. Criminal background check required.

ECS has been designated a 5 star program through Spark, Oregon's quality rating and improvement system. Our transdisciplinary team of 25 dedicated teachers, assistants, family consultants, therapists, evaluators, office professionals and AmeriCorps members are focused on authentic and supportive relationships, professional growth through coaching and mentoring, and maintaining a “family feel” to our work place. We are intentional in our implementation of a tiered approach for developing children's early language, literacy, and social emotional skills, and have designed a variety of environments and experiences to address the unique and varied learning needs of the children we serve.

Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply. We welcome diversity in our work environment

Note: OAR 333-019-1030 Proof of COVID full vaccination status or approved OHA exemption may be required for this position

POSITION GOAL:
The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I provides supervision and instructional activities for children with developmental delays; does related work as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY/SUPERVISION:
The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I is responsible for carrying out group and individual instruction of children as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Work is performed under the daily supervision of the classroom teacher with training and oversight provided by a consulting Early Intervention Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Positions may consist of some or all of the following duties.)
1. Prepare activities (e.g.. snack, art) as directed through daily schedule or supervisor instruction.
2. Implement group and individual activities designed to encourage development in the areas of communication, cognitive, self-help, social, and motor skills.
3. Provide specialized assistance with feeding, toileting, and delegated nursing tasks, including (but not limited to) medication administration, tube feeding, output measuring, and catheterization.
4. Follow instructions of related service professionals regarding positioning, use of wheelchairs, communication boards, or other adaptive devices.
5. Implement language and motor therapy goals as directed by therapists, and report progress regularly.
6. Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe learning experience.
7. Assist with preparation and clean up of the facility including dishwashing, vacuuming, and other light housekeeping tasks.
8. Maintain attendance, goal tracking sheets, and other charting as required.
9. Participate as member of curriculum and goal planning team.
10. Attend trainings as required.
11. Comply with EI/ECSE and ESD rules and policies.
12. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High school graduation or equivalency and at least one year experience caring for children.
2. Knowledge of classroom and individual behavior management techniques, language strategies, and developmentally appropriate practices.
3. Application of safety practices, laws, rules and regulations, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, learn through hands-on experiences; communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other employees, related service professionals, and parents; develop nurturing and supportive relationships with children; and recognize changing needs of children and respond appropriately.
5. Sign language skills helpful.
6. With training, operation of computers or other augmentative communication devices, wheelchairs, or other positioning or adaptive devices.
7. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment.
8. Pass a background check and maintain enrollment in the Child Care Division Criminal History registry.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days
SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement $14.23-17.04
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator

Apply at https://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/

Job number #1668

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.56 - $18.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grants Pass, OR 97526: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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