Educational Assistant: Functional Therapeutic School
Heron Creek Functional Therapeutic School, 3165 Furman Dr, Marylhurst, OR 97036
8 hours per day / 5 days per week
FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
-Bilingual candidates with skills in any of our community languages (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and American Sign Language) are eligible for a pay differential
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more: https://www.clackesd.org/about/
About the program:
The Heron Creek Programs assess the collective strengths of students, families, schools and the community to develop collaborative plans, enabling students with significant social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges to learn and use skills to meet their educational goals in the least restrictive environment. The Heron Creek Programs will be differentiated from behavioral classrooms in the inclusive approach of the team. The programs are evidence-based with an emphasis on family participation; integration of education and school based mental health service throughout the day, as well as the maintenance of continuous connections between the student, family and local school district personnel. The program will emphasize strengths-based assessment and collaboration with local systems of care.
About this position:
The Educational Assistant assists the teacher in instruction, personal management and positive behavior management to engage students whose primary disability is intellectual disability with high intensity support needs and extremely significant behavioral challenges.
Essential functions:
-Provides instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher to individual students in academic and functional skills domains including communication, self-care, social skills, community use, functional academics, leisure, and work
-Participates actively in the process of completing functional behavioral assessments by collecting specific data related to students’ behaviors and contributes to the development of students’ Behavior Support Plans through sharing data and observations
-Manages student behaviors by adhering to the Behavior Support Plan developed for the student, and utilizes principles of de-escalation at all times
-Follows guidelines for use of the least intrusive intervention, and best practices, consistent with the students' needs and disabilities; provides feedback and adjusts the nature and frequency with which positive reinforcement is provided to students during individual sessions
-Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA instructs and/or assists students in following daily routines that include personal hygiene, toileting, arrival, departure, walking, recess, feeding, and transportation
-Builds students’ ability to communicate through consistent use of communication methods, implementing them with fidelity as instructed by the speech/language pathologist and classroom teacher
-Provides for students' personal care needs including feeding and toileting
-Performs health tasks and implements individualized protocols, as delegated by the CESD's Registered Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher
-Meets students' physical, communication, and instructional needs by using adaptive equipment and technology
-Collects and records data on students' performance
-Communicates accurately and effectively with other education staff, building administrators, employers, and community service providers related to instruction
-Communicates with parents under the direction of, or upon request from, the teacher
-Supervises students' arrival and departure, recess, breaks, and lunch, in the education facility and the community
-Prepares materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher, and completes routine clerical tasks
-Maintains a clean and safe classroom environment, including wearing protective gear, proper disposal of waste, washing, and disinfecting materials
-Contributes to, and cooperates with, the classroom instructional team including the teacher, related services staff, other educational assistants, and support staff
Minimum qualifications:
-At least 18 years of age
-High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
-Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care, including computers, augmentative communication devises, and adaptive physical equipment
-Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, and other office machines
-Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
-Ability and willingness to provide for students' personal care needs including feeding, diapering, and assistance with toileting
-Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
-Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
-Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
-Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate Oregon State approved behavioral intervention and de-escalation certification
-Ability to take data
-Ability to look at data and student
-Ability to get CPS trained and utilize in a school setting
Preferred Qualifications:
-Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement.
Salary: Range 16 of the the 2025-26 salary schedule. The printable version of the 2025-26 salary schedule has yet to be posted. Bilingual candidates for eligible languages (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, ASL) will be paid per Range 17 of the classified salary schedule. New hires are eligible to come in at up to Step 4 of the classified salary schedule, depending on experience.
Range 16: $24.93 - $27.11 per hour.
Range 17: $26.15 - $28.48 per hour.
Benefits:
-Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
-Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
-Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
-Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
-Read more about our benefits here: https://www.clackesd.org/fusion_element/benefits/
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/ Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Completed application form
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
Clackamas ESD Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.clackesd.org/non-discrimination-and-title-ix/
