Open until filled. Thisis aRegular Classified position, 8 hour/day, anticipated to work 193 days in a full school year. This position will begin immediately.

Application Process:

Current District Regular/Temporary Employees:

Email a letter of interest toVickie Schmidt, May Street Elementary Principalat vickie.schmidt@hoodriver.k12.or.us; copy Human Resources at human.resources@hoodriver.k12.or.us

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click here https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Complete and submityour TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following:

• Letter of interest addressed to Vickie Schmidt, May Street Elementary Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or certification(s). Official transcripts orCBEST/or equivalent rigorous test score report will be required upon hire.

All materials need to be incorporatedand uploaded into your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application.

Position Overview:

The job of "Para-Professional" is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, representing the district as needed in special education meetings, etc.

In collaboration with the HRCSD Director Family Partnerships and May Street Elementary school's leadership, theFamilyEngagement Specialist is responsible for developing and employing strategies to promote effective communication and collaboration between home and school. This person will also deliver a wide range of direct family educationactivities to support HRCSD students and families.

Essential Paraprofessional Job Functions:

• Advisesparents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations, developing methods for improvements and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assessesand records student achievement for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• May assistteachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborateswith school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Instructsstudents for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Directsinstructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Monitorsstudent activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• May prepareteaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Maintainsregular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.
• Reportsincidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with District Family Engagement Specialist and School Student Support Specialists/Counselors
• Complete needs assessments for our families
• Foster positive relationships and open communication between families and school staff
• Engage families in two-way communication to problem-solve barriers to student success (attendance, engagement, behaviors, academic achievement, social-emotional needs)
• Serve as aliaisonwith the community to connect families to community agencies and resources
• Maintain accurate data of activities conducted and services provided
• Organize and deliver parent education classes and workshops based on identified needs
• Participate in district and school activities to understand programs and offerings available for students and families
• Abilityto beflexible with hours for support after school and in the evening. Work hours vary depending on the schools and family needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Recruit and engage parent volunteersin accordance withdistrict volunteer processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of college-level studies or directly related experience working in an educational environment
• Ability to work with student and families with varying educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required.
• Ability to integrate equitable practices district-wide for the purpose of promoting equity in family engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills.
• Willing to be embedded in the community and longevity to the position.
• Initiative for identifying resources within our community for our parents and families.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and community organizations to promote enriching opportunities for students
• Ability to maintain updated student records and files and ensure confidentiality of all records.
• Ability to provide appropriate and timely information and data when working in a collaborative team.

Education Required: Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) or PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment, or have directly related experience working in an educational environment. Bachelors degree preferred. Will need to submit official college transcripts ortest results, if hired.

The successful candidate may need to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen; complete fingerprinting and pass a nationwide criminal background check. Will also requireproof of COVID-19 vaccination, upon hire, or qualify for an exception.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.