Special Education Paraprofessional - 8… at Hood River… · Hood River

This vacancy will remain open until filled. This is a Regular, 8 hour/day Paraprofessional position that will begin immediately.

Application Instructions:

Current District Regular Employees: Sign into TalentEd/Applicant Tracking as an internal applicant and submit your letter of interest. Include a resume or outline your qualifications.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Tess Misa, HRVHS Assistant Principal
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or provide the names and contact information for three professional references
• Official college transcripts or test score report(s) will be required upon hire.

All materials need to be included in your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Paraprofessional is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, representing the district as needed in special education meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Hood River Valley High School is seeking a proactive, community-minded Special Education Paraprofessional to support our Special Education programming. This role is uniquely focused on advancing transition services for high school students—helping them build life-skills, acquire workplace readiness, and successfully transition to post-secondary opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Essential duties of this position include the following.

• Transition Planning: In collaboration with Learning Specialists, case managers, and families, work to align job site placements and skill-building activities with individual student IEP transition goals.
• Job Site Transportation & Supervision: Safely transport students to and from community job/vocational sites and provide on-site job coaching and supervision.
• Community Opportunity Development: Partner with local businesses and organizations to identify, create, and maintain meaningful work experience opportunities for students.
• Workplace Readiness: Teach real-world job skills, professional communication, task management, and workplace expectations.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e., preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parents, etc.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Supports behavior by de-escalating situations and supporting students experiencing emotional dysregulation.
• Uses appropriate strategies and support to maintain student and staff safety. May track and report on behavior to the IEP case manager or behavioral support staff
• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff members in evaluating students’ progress.
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted)

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications:

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods and state curriculum framework.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes. Strong Reading and Math skills.
• Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks.
• Ability to use computer technology - especially Google Suite and Gmail.
• Ability to accurately maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel.
• Meet schedule and deadlines.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a district van.

Experience:

• Job related experience - Experience working with students at the secondary level; experience supporting students at the transition ages 18-21 is preferred.

Education:

• Associates’ Degree in subject related to the position or 72 college credits transferable to a four year college degree program; in lieu of the degree or credit requirement, can provide a passing score on the CBEST or the PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment exam.

Required testing: Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance.

The hourly pay range for this position for the 2026/27 school year will be $21.31 to $24.94/hour. Classified employees who pass the District's English/Spanish bilingual test will earn an additional 5% hourly increase.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.