Vacancy Announcement

Please post – March 31, 2025

POSITION:

• High School Special Education Instructional Assistant

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 7.5 hours per day
• 187-day contract

SALARY:

• $17.85 - $24.04 per hour depending upon experience and pending negotiated wage scale

STARTING DATE:

• August 2025

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• See Job Description in Application Packet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree, 72 quarter (48 semester) hours of post-secondary coursework or High School Diploma or equivalent, and pass a rigorous local assessment;
• Computer entry experience;
• Ability to operate standard office machines, including computer, calculator, copy machine, and fax;

• Ability to comply with established policies or procedures necessary to complete job functions, with limited supervision;

• Exercise diplomacy and tact when dealing with staff, and maintain a high level of professionalism;
• Respect confidential information;
• Evidence of good leadership and citizenship qualities;
• An interest in students;
• Ability to communicate well with adults and children;
• Prior job-related experience  required;
• Must possess valid Oregon driver’s license;

• Have a First Aid card, as requested by supervisor; and

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Prior job-related experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit the Gervais website at k12.or.us. Click on “Employment” at the bottom of the page under “Quick Links”, select the “TalentEd District Employment Application” tab, or use the hyperlink below.
• Submit your Powered by TalentEd electronic application with the following additional documents.
  • A letter of interest addressing your strengths related to the position.
  • A current professional resume.
  • Copy of transcripts; and
  • 3 current letters of reference.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 14, 2025, at the District Office.

HIRING TIMELINES:

• Advertise opening: 03/31/2025
• Applications due: 04/14/2025 or until filled
• Applications screened: 04/16/2025
• Interviews: 04/18/2025
• Position to be offered: 04/23/2025
• Board Approval: 05/15/2025

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.