One Opening at each location: Siuslaw Elementary and Siuslaw High Schools.

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

Position begins 2024-2025 school year.  Salary Schedule is based on the 2024-2025 school year.   New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule.

This is a 10-month/renewable position, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All NEW offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees. Current employees have already completed this step.

TITLE:   Special Education Life Skills Classroom Aide, .875 FTE (7 hours per day), Siuslaw Elementary School

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position assists the Special Education teacher in establishing and maintaining a climate of learning within the Life Skills Program.  Must exhibit a genuine understanding of children, and be able to provide for a wide range of student developmental needs in Life Skills in a variety of settings.  Learn and follow direct guidance as outlined by SPED case manager/teacher and documented student plans, and then be able to take initiative in responding to student’s academic, emotional and physical needs, including discipline and behavior management.  Due to the inter-personal nature of training and working with special needs children, the need of a positive attitude and warm personality are considered essential.  May need to assist with hygiene and personal needs of students. May need to assist with physical management of aggressive students.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Special Education Case Manager/Teacher, District Director of Special Programs, and Building Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ESSA Highly Qualified
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Experience with students with disabilities
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred
• Mandt training preferred, will be required to complete necessary training annually
• First Aid/CPR card preferred, will be required to complete necessary training annually

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITITES:

• Adhere to plans and guidance from SPED case manager/teacher for legal requirements of IDEA.
• Implement behavior support plans using appropriate strategies and techniques as specified in the student’s behavior support plan and directed by SPED case manager.
• Provide for the identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, therapy, medication administration and other related needs according to specified instruction or protocols.
• Work with students on a wide range of curriculum from all levels (K-12) of academic coursework, to independent living skills and transition to adulthood curriculum.
• Attends regular delegations to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, material, and facilities. This can include delegation to provide for injections, feeding protocols and other medical needs of students in program.
• Attend events or program activities in the community as assigned by SPED case manager. This can include supervising transportation and inclusion of students with daily job training sites, extracurricular events, and recreation activities, and others as assigned by the SPED case manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff at all times.
• Attend and participate in behavior and physical management certification trainings as directed by SPED case manager/teacher and Special Programs Director.
• Tutoring and/or supervising students in the Life Skills program in SPED or Gen Ed classrooms as assigned by the special education case manager/teacher.
• Keep anecdotal records of student progress in student booklets.
• Attend and participate in individual education program meetings for students as required by the special education case manager/teacher.
• Assist in the administering of academic tests.
• Maintain reinforcement activities for students involved in the special education program.
• Report all data on student progress to the special education case manager/teacher.
• Type necessary reports, if required by case manager/teacher.
• Maintains open lines of communication with classified staff, licensed staff, and support personnel to establish a positive work environment.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., lunch count, breakfast duty, etc.
• Assists the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, parent/teacher conferences and evening school events as directed.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff__cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner so that the concerns of all parties are considered.
• Assist with challenging student behaviors.
• Assist with student personal hygiene accidents or toileting.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Will follow direction to tasks as given by the Special Education case manager/Teacher or administrator.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understand the legal requirements under IDEA for delivering services to students on IEP’s.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Effective and strong oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including office and school environments.
• Work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• Will require use of behavior management and physical management strategies as outlined by training and individual student protocols.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• Involves sitting, walking, and attendance at evening and weekend meetings to support student attendance at events. 
• Requires the use of computers and office equipment.
• May require transfer to work in other Life Skills or Special Education classrooms as warranted by student need.

 CONDITIONS: This is a classified 10 month position.

SALARY: Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement. The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.