Special Education Assistant (4.5 Hours) - Educational Assistant (1.5 Hours) | Start Date: 11/18/2024 | 10 Month Calendar 

Internal Classified employees are not eligible to apply for open positions during their probationary period of employment.

Highly Qualified Applicants (internal and external) must submit: TalentEd application, current resume, three current letters of reference, and Associate’s Degree or higher or transcripts showing 48-semester college credits or 72 quarter college credits or Completion of District-approved skill assessment tests, WorkKeys Test, and HQ pedagogy observation form. Please visit the Hillsboro School District - Highly Qualified Testing – ACT WorkKeys Assessment for registration and additional information to the WorkKeys Assessments offered at HSD.

Hiring Administrator: Pete Muilenburg

It is mandatory that you attend and pass:

1. Two (2) day Safety Care Restraint Training
2. Online sessions regarding Special Education Process and Procedures.

Employment is dependent on the successful completion of these two courses.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Special Education Assistant: Provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff with a focus on supporting Individual Education Plans. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns. Assist with the implementation of Behavior Support Plans.

Educational Assistant: Provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• Hold a valid certificate in a District approved student intervention system or be able to obtain in 60 days
• Experience working with children
• "Highly Qualified" Status Required (two years of post-secondary education or an associates (or higher) degree; or District approved academic assessment)

BENEFITS:

• Predictable work schedule Monday-Friday
• All federally recognized holidays off (some holidays paid)
• Positions follow typical student school days with winter break, spring break, and summers off
• District paid sick leave for all employees (unlimited accrual)
• Annual Personal Day (1)

• Eligible for District health insurance plans. Access to full family coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA), access to life insurance and disability coverage plans for positions that are 4 hours/day and higher
• Retirement benefits (PERS and 403b options) Positions working 600+ Hours per year
• Access to life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid on-site training
• Access to Professional Improvements Funds 
• Monthly Bilingual Stipend for employees who successfully complete the language assessment for Spanish or Vietnamese.  

 To view the full job description please visit the following link: Special Education Assistant / Educational Assistant