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The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Educational Assistant with Basic Sign Language abilities to join our dynamic team. As an Educational Assistant, you will be supported by highly trained educational interpreters and work towards developing a career of which you can be proud. This position will serve students ranging from Pre-K-12th grade who utilize a variety of communication modalities. Commitment to professionalism, growth and working as a dynamic educational team member, while carrying out your assignment is vital to the success of our program. You will be responsible for preparing for classes, working toward ongoing professional goals, following the Code of Professional Conduct, informally assessing student language skills and working to ensure that the educational team operates cohesively via the sharing of information. Working for the SOESD will give the successful candidate a unique experience to change the lives of students. Applicants should understand the importance of positive relationships with students, professional colleagues, and the spirit of teamwork. We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people, then this could be the perfect role for you.

POSITION GOAL: Provide educational, instructional, tutorial and interpretive assistance to hearing impaired students in regular and special classroom environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in the evaluation of student performance levels.
2. Assist in the instruction of individual or groups of deaf and heard of hearing students.
3. Assist in the tutorial support of deaf and hard of hearing students assigned by teacher.
4. Assist in basic interpretive support for deaf and hard of hearing students who use sign language for communication or instruction.
5. Assist in the application of student management procedures including physical care.
6. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for deaf and hard of hearing students assigned.
7. Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned.
8. Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
9. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
10. Participate as an effective team member.
11. Participate in professional growth activities.
12. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
13. Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher and accept responsibility for additional duties when they do not conflict with primary responsibilities for assigned deaf and or hard of hearing students assigned.
14. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Complete at least two sign language classes of increasing difficulty or have equivalent experience in the use of sign language through contact with deaf adults or children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.28 - $19.48 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
OAR 333-019-1030 Proof of COVID full vaccination status or approved OHA exception is required for this position.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medford, OR 97501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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