1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar
Location: Albany, OR
Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are interested in this position you can:
Apply at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.
- To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
- Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the 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@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application.
SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II – K12 Special Education
Classified: Classified 190-day calendar
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a part of the K-12 Special Education Services, you will be a member of a dynamic team of professionals who provide special education support and services to school districts and the students they serve in the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln County region. This position works, in part, under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. They will collaborate with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication team to create and/or modify materials for students who utilize augmentative and alternative communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Post high school special education training and/or significant successful experience in working with children with disabilities.
4. Working knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities in children.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work effectively with people within a team concept.
7. Meet requirements of finger-print-based criminal history record verification.
8. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards. 7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift, carry at least 40 pounds.
11. Ability to work in a variety of settings, including classroom, school buildings, office environments and homes.
12. Ability to provide own transportation to numerous settings within a flexible work schedule.
13. Participate in in-service training programs and other professional growth opportunities, as assigned. [Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)]
14. Ability to kneel, crouch and sit in child-sized chairs or on the floor for extended periods of time while working with children.
15. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
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.
1. Create and/or modify materials or equipment based on the direction of a licensed staff member.
2. Maintain timely response to materials requests by licensed staff and keep library check-out logs up to date.
3. Manage, maintain, deliver, adapt and modify materials and equipment based on SLP or SLPA direction.
4. Assist SLP/SLPA in providing consultation, specialized information, in-service training, technical assistance and follow-up to staff and families as related to AAC.
5. Collaborate with others to complete tasks and solve problems in a positive manner.
6. Prioritize assigned/requested tasks to ensure materials are accessible to students in the timeliest manner possible.
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
- May qualify for a 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: pers.state.or.us
- LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
- Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
- 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
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. |