SOESD - Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I

Southern Oregon Education Service District; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Teaching Assistant to join their Early Childhood Services team. In this role, you will provide supervision and instructional activities for children with developmental delays, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. You will work closely with a transdisciplinary team, implementing individualized plans to foster children's development across various skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families while contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Join us in making a difference in early childhood education!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid retirement contributions

Paid holidays

Generous leave package

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of experience caring for children required.
• Knowledge of behavior management and communication strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and instructional activities for children with developmental delays.
• Implement group and individual activities to encourage skill development.

Skills

Behavior management techniques

Language strategies

Developmentally appropriate practices

Sign language skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduation or equivalency

Tools

Computers

Augmentative communication devices

Job description

SOESD - Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I JobID: 2129

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood Services - Classified/ EI Teaching Assistant I
• Date Posted:
  3/24/2025
• Location:
  Grants Pass Early Childhood Services Office
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled

Southern Oregon ESD is seeking a member to join our Early Childhood services (ECS) team. Our transdisciplinary team of 35 dedicated teachers, assistants, family consultants, therapists, evaluators, and office professionals are focused on authentic and supportive relationships, professional growth through coaching and mentoring, and maintaining a “family feel” to our workplace. We are intentional in our implementation of a tiered approach for developing children's early communication, cognitive, adaptive, motor, and social emotional skills, and have designed a variety of environments and experiences to address the unique and varied learning needs of the children we serve.

Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply. We welcome diversity in our work environment.

POSITION GOAL:

The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I provides supervision and instructional activities for children with developmental delays; does related work as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY/SUPERVISION:

The Early Intervention Teaching Assistant I is responsible for carrying out group and individual instruction of children as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Work is performed under the daily supervision of the classroom teacher with training and oversight provided by a consulting Early Intervention Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare activities (e.g. snack, art) as directed through daily schedule or supervisor instruction.
2. Implement group and individual activities designed to encourage development in the areas of communication, cognitive, self-help, social, and motor skills.
3. Provide specialized assistance with feeding, toileting, and delegated nursing tasks, including (but not limited to) medication administration, tube feeding, output measuring, and catheterization.
4. Follow instructions of related service professionals regarding positioning, use of wheelchairs, communication boards, or other adaptive devices.
5. Implement language and motor therapy goals as directed by therapists, and report progress regularly.
6. Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe learning experience.
7. Assist with preparation and clean up of the facility including dishwashing, vacuuming, and other light housekeeping tasks.
8. Maintain attendance, goal tracking sheets, and other charting as required.
9. Participate as member of curriculum and goal planning team.
10. Attend trainings as required.
11. Comply with EI/ECSE and ESD rules and policies.
12. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:

1. High school graduation or equivalency and at least one year experience caring for children.
2. Knowledge of classroom and individual behavior management techniques, language strategies, and developmentally appropriate practices.
3. Application of safety practices, laws, rules and regulations, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, learn through hands-on experiences; communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other employees, related service professionals, and parents; develop nurturing and supportive relationships with children; and recognize changing needs of children and respond appropriately.
5. Sign language skills helpful.
6. With training, operation of computers or other augmentative communication devices, wheelchairs, or other positioning or adaptive devices.
7. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment.
8. Pass a background check and maintain enrollment in the Child Care Division Criminal History registry.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days (academic year)
PAY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $16.94/hr - $20.27/hr for 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Early Intervention Specialist III
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements:

1. Stand/Walk: [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor: [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.