About this role
Special Education Assistant (4 Hours) | Educational Assistant (2 Hours) | 10 Month Calendar | Eastwood Elementary School
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: Jose Barraza
It is mandatory that you attend and pass:
- Two (2) day Safety Care Restraint Training
- 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)
- Bilingual English/Spanish Required (bilingual is defined as fluency in reading, writing and speaking in two languages as determined by District screening tool)
- BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Work-Life Balance
- Consistent Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Holidays off: All federally recognized holidays (most paid)
- School-Year Calendar: Includes winter break, spring break, and summers off
- Paid Time Off:
- District-paid sick leave (unlimited accrual)
- Two paid personal days annually
Health Insurance Eligibility & wellness
- Eligibility: Employees working 4 or more hours per day are eligible for District health insurance plans.
- Coverage Includes:
- Full family coverage options (employee premium cost vary based on plan selection)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability coverage positions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free support services for employees and families
Financial Security
- Retirement Benefits options available for positions working 600+ hours per year:
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Optional 403(b) retirement savings plans
- Monthly Bilingual Stipend for employees who pass the Spanish or Vietnamese language assessment
Professional Growth
- Paid On-Site Training: Learn and grow while on the job
- Professional Improvement Funds: Financial support for continued education and development
To view the full job description please visit the following link: Special Education Assistant / Educational Assistant