Oakridge School District No. 76

76499 Rose Street

Oakridge, OR 97463

In-District Vacancy Posting 24-34

Position Summary:    Educational Assistant - Life Skills (OJSHS)

Hours Scheduled:       7.50 hours per day 

Approximate Start Date:     Immediately  

Rate of Pay (2023-24 Salary Schedule):                    

                                    Step 1 - $15.28

                                    Step 7 - $18.21

This position works under the direct supervision of the teachers to support instruction activities in and out of the classroom. This position is located at the Oakridge Junior Senior High School and is a Lifeskills position.  

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to work with students in group or individual situations.
3. Ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks.
4. Prior experience in working with school-age children preferred.
5. Must be comfortable with and proficient at using technology (Word, Excel, Google Apps, Email)
6. Pass district skills test by a score of 80% or higher.

Physical Requirements:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• sitting for extended periods of time;
• dexterity of hands and fingers
• reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
• occasional lifting of approximately 40 – 70 pounds
• Intermittent bending, twisting, squatting kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, reaching.
• Standing, walking, or running short distances throughout the day.

Salary and Terms of Employment:

The salary and terms of employment are established by Oakridge School District in agreement with conditions set forth in the contract with Oregon School Employees Association, Chapter 46 and School Board Policy.

Application Procedure:

1. Internal candidates, who meet the minimum requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the District Office by March 20, 2024.

1. External candidates, complete an on-line application form at Oakridge.k12.or.us, under “Job Opportunities.”

Oakridge School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position held or desired. Oakridge School District does not discriminate on the basis of gender in admission to or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or to the Office of Civil Rights.  Designated Title IX Coordinator:  Dave McGrath, Oakridge School District, 76499 Rose St., Oakridge, OR  97463 or call at (541)782-2813.  Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688). The Oakridge School District provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries enforces public employer compliance with veterans preference requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer                                                                     Post: 3/13/2024