Educational Assistant, Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Location: Various locations in Clackamas County available. Assignment to be determined based on program/student need.
Schedule: 7.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / 185-day Instructional Calendar
*As a hiring and retention incentive, employees who are classified as a Educational Assistant with the LEEP Program are eligible for a bonus of $500 per month, accruing through June 2025 to be paid out in June's paycheck.*
-Bilingual candidates with skills in any of our community languages (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and American Sign Language) are eligible for a pay differential.
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 at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
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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 the program:
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. The program focuses on supporting students to develop knowledge and skills that increase decision making, self-advocacy, independence and access to a full life.
About this position:
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 provide 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.
Essential functions:
- 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 authentic activities of interest both in and outside the classroom.
- Follows all student plans and programs written by related service specialists that include, AT/AAC, communication, behavior regulation, feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and adaptive physical education.
- Follows guidelines written in a student’s plan for independence that uses the least intrusive intervention and best practices consistent with the student’s
' Independent Education Program (IEP). - Performs health tasks and implements individualized protocols as delegated by the MESD's Registered Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher and/or Related Service Specialist, the EA takes data that informs the development of appropriate IEPs that include data, data driven decision making, measurable and achievable goals and the implementation of those goals.
- Communicates with the LEEP teacher informing of daily occurrences that require further attention to maintain a physically and emotionally safe climate, culture, and learning environment.
- Following guidance of the LEEP teacher, acts to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following Universal Design for Learning.
- Following guidance of the LEEP teacher, prepares materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher, including routine clerical tasks.
- Implement all crisis intervention and physical management procedures following CESD approved systems. Serves as the primary source of information and assistance to substitute teachers assigned to the classroom.
Minimum qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
- Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care including computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive physical equipment.
- Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, and other office machines.
- Ability to acquire and maintain all required certifications that include first aid/CPR, and crisis intervention and physical management.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement.
Salary: Range 13 of the 2024-25 classified salary schedule, Bilingual candidates for eligible languages (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, ASL) will be paid per Range 14 of the classified salary schedule.. New hires are eligible to come in at up to Step 4 of the classified salary schedule, depending on experience. Range 13: $20.92 - $22.71 per hour, Range 14: $21.90 - 23.92.
| CESD Classified Salary Schedule 2024-25 |
| Range | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 |
| 13 | $20.92 | $21.27 | $21.95 | $22.71 | $23.47 | $24.26 | $25.22 | $26.02 | $26.88 |
| 14 | $21.90 | $22.27 | $23.07 | $23.92 | $24.72 | $25.56 | $26.46 | $27.43 | $28.34 |
*2024-25 Salary Schedule is yet to be determined
Benefits:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
- Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
- Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
- Read more about our benefits here
Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Completed application form
Recruitment timeline:
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
- Interviewing will be ongoing throughout the posting window
- Posting open until vacancies filled
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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