Summer Educational Assistant Pre-K - Early Kindergarten Transition Program (Multiple Openings)

Portland, Oregon


Employer: Portland Public Schools
Industry: 
Salary: $20.91 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

Position Details

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE EARLY KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION SUMMER PROGRAM

Educational Assistant - Pre-K

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): July 15, 2024

PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): August 1, 2024

EMPLOYEE START DATE: July 8, 2024

EMPLOYEE END DATE: August 2, 2024

TRAINING DATE: July 8 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM), July 9-11 (8:00 AM- 12:00 PM)

DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 1:30PM

LOCATION(S): James John, Peninsula, Faubion, Woodlawn, Boise-Eliot, Sabin, Rigler, Scott, Vestal, Whitman, Arleta

***Please include your first and second choice of school within your application

CONTINGENCIES

All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

EKT is a school-based, family engagement program for incoming Kinders and their adults in 20 school communities throughout the District to offer families a welcoming initial school experience. Kinders attend school for a half day in the morning at their enrolled school with a focus on building social and pre-academic skills. Parents/guardians/relatives gather twice a week in a supportive group setting to learn ways to support their child in Kindergarten. Families receive child care, meals, books, and educational giveaways. Teaching teams receive training, coaching, supplies and curriculum in a supportive environment. For more information on the EKT program, please visit the website.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Summer School Educational Assistant provides designated supporting services to a classroom teacher or teaching staff responsible for students in classrooms, resource centers, or other school and school related areas.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Distribute and collect instructional materials prepared under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certificated staff.
  • Assist the teacher in setting up and maintaining educational resources.
  • Assist individual students or small groups of students with instructional activities such as spelling, reading, or mathematics.
  • Assist the classroom teacher with supervision of students in buildings or other school areas and in school-related activities (e.g. typing, filing, duplication or photocopying instructional materials, etc.).
  • Perform general clerical duties (e.g., typing, filing, duplicating, or photocopying instructional materials, etc.).
  • Assists the classroom teacher to maintain class and student records.
  • Assist the classroom teacher with maintaining an orderly and attractive instructional area (e.g., prevent litter, put up bulletin board displays, clear blackboards, store supplies, or set up study areas, etc.).
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to assist the teacher or teaching staff with ongoing instructional programs and school-related activities.


  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Must hold one of the following to meet ESSA guidelines:
    • Associates Degree or higher (official transcript required at time of hire)
    • Two (2) years of college completed (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits earned) (official transcript required at time of hire)
    • Passing scores from the Praxis ParaPro Assessment
    Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g., to serve as an effective role model for students).
    • Ability to work with children and families from a low-income background and with whom English is a second language.
    • Ability to follow teachers’ directions for support.
    • Ability to easily learn literacy support games and activities.

    PAY RATE:Current PPS employees who work the same summer position as their regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate.All other hires will be paid $20.91 per hour.

    This posting is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.


    Created: 2024-04-19
    Reference: 27394
    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    City: Portland
    ZIP: 97227


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