Oakridge School District No. 76

76499 Rose Street

Oakridge, OR  97463

POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

Date Posted: 4/26/2024

Grant Funded Posting 24-43

Position:       KITS Assistant Teacher (2 positions)

Rate:            $25.00

Schedule:     Some training may begin in June; Program runs July 8 through approximately August 22, 2024

                     1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Tues, Wed, Thur)

Location:      Westridge School

Summer Session will start:

• July 8th and run through approximately August 22, 2024
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Approximately 6-8 hours per week

Required Training: 8-36 hours depending on experience/previous training (beginning in June)  

General Description; brief description of the job to be performed:

Assistant in school readiness groups using the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) model and philosophy, including appropriate use of reinforcement and limit setting. Attend weekly clinical meetings. Complete impressions about each child and group as a whole after each session. Groups meet for 3 hours each session, including prep time. During the summer groups will meet two/weeks in July, three/weeks in August and in the fall one/week.

Job Tasks; essential Job Tasks to be performed:

• Assist with lessons and role plays
• Help facilitate transitions
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of children’s strengths and needs
• Work with Lead Teacher and team to implement adaptations and support for individual student needs
• Participate in weekly clinical team meeting
• Complete post-group ratings of child behavior
• Other project related tasks as needed

General Requirements:

• Two years education beyond high school and one year additional related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience appropriate to the position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Experience working with/and or educating young children
• Understanding of child development and appropriate expectations for 4–6 year olds
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good working knowledge of personal computers: formal training and/or employment experience in this area strongly preferred

APPLICATION:        The posting will close May 31, 2024 or Out-of-District:  Open Until Filled

This position is open to current Oakridge School District employees.  If your application is already on file and you wish to be considered for this position, please submit a letter of interest.    

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