The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Long Term Care and Treatment Program is hiring an Education Assistant interested in working with youth placed in day treatment and residential mental health programs in Josephine County.
Long Term Care and Treatment (LTCT) provides education programs for students who have been placed by other state agencies, school districts, or private placement in day treatment and residential treatment facilities. The children served by these programs have a variety of therapeutic and educational needs. The programs serve children who require schooling in a protected environment in order to ensure the health and safety of themselves and/or others, and allow the treatment process to extend into the school day in order to fully implement the treatment plan.
The goal of Long Term Care and Treatment Education Programs is to provide a high-quality, therapeutic environment where children will gain the behavioral skills and abilities to function successfully in a non-institutional environment. Treatment programs operate under strict mental health standards. The treatment program must encompass all aspects of the child's life, and close coordination of the education and treatment plans is essential. The LTCT programs work with local schools and agencies to facilitate a successful transition back to the local public school and/or community whenever possible.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Educational Assistant, LTCT
Position Goal:
The Educational Assistant – JDEP/LTCT Programs supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, and transitional needs of students served in Juvenile Detention Education Program and Long-Term Care and Treatment educational settings. Under the direction of licensed/certified staff and program administration, the Educational Assistant assists with instruction, student supervision, classroom routines, behavior support, safety procedures, documentation, and implementation of individualized student supports. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with students who may have significant academic, behavioral, mental health, trauma-related, or disability-related needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Others duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include:
1.Assist licensed/certified staff in providing educational support to students in JDEP and/or LTCT classrooms, including individual, small-group, and classroom-based learning activities.
2.Support student engagement, attendance, classroom participation, and successful completion of assigned academic tasks.
3.Assist students with instructional materials, technology, credit-recovery activities, skill development, and individualized learning assignments as directed by the teacher.
4.Support implementation of student IEPs, 504 Plans, behavior support plans, safety plans, medical protocols, transition plans, and other student support plans, as applicable and within the scope of the position.
5.Assist with the collection and documentation of student academic progress, behavior data, attendance information, completed assignments, and other records as directed.
6.Use trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate approaches when interacting with students.
7.Support students in developing appropriate school behaviors, interpersonal skills, self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships with staff and peers.
8.Assist in supervising students during classroom activities, transitions, breaks, meals, movement within the facility, and other program-related activities.
9.Follow all SOESD, district, program, facility, and partner-agency rules and procedures, including safety, security, confidentiality, contraband, communication, and student-supervision expectations.
10.Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate communication with students, families, facility staff, treatment providers, juvenile justice partners, school district personnel, and SOESD staff.
11.Support re-entry, transition, and continuity-of-education activities by assisting with records, assignments, communication, and preparation of student materials as directed by licensed/certified staff or administration.
12.Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, respectful, and structured learning environment.
13.Implement approved behavior intervention and de-escalation strategies consistent with SOESD training, student plans, and applicable law and policy.
14.Provide immediate support during crisis situations, including securing the classroom, supporting other students, communicating with staff, and following established emergency procedures.
15.Participate in team meetings, staffing's, professional development, in-service trainings, and program meetings as assigned.
16.Maintain confidentiality of student, family, treatment, juvenile justice, medical, disability, and educational information.
17.Assist with classroom preparation, organization of materials, cleaning and sanitizing instructional areas, and maintenance of program equipment.
18.Report safety concerns, suspected abuse, student incidents, injuries, threats, or other concerns promptly according to SOESD and program procedures.
19.Demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and professional conduct.
20.Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives, and others contacted during the course of the workday.
21.Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
22.Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
23.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 duties.
1.High School diploma or equivalent
2.Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification.
3.A valid Oregon driver's license.
4.Pass required background checks
5.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Location: In person in assigned classrooms
Length of position: 190 Days (academic year)
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement- $18.79/hr. - $22.49/hr. starting wage for 2026-2027 school year.
Immediate Supervisor: Department Administrator
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2182.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an 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)
- Mercy Flights Membership
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Educational Assistant, Behavioral Programs:
1. Stand/Walk - 4-6 hrs./day
2. Sit/Sit on Floor - 1-4 hrs./day
3. Drive - 1-4 hrs./day
4. Bending - Frequently
5. Squat - Frequently
6. Climb Stairs - Occasionally
7. Single Grasping - Frequently
8. Pushing - Frequently
9. Pulling - Frequently
10. Fine Manipulation - Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Control - Limited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.) - Frequently
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs.) - Frequently
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs.) - Occasionally
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs.) - Occasionally
16. Shift position quickly - Occasionally
17. Strength/Endurance - Occasionally
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.79 - $22.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
