SPA II - Special Ed Personal Care Assistant- One-on-One

North Santiam School District 29J•Sublimity, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Programs Assistant II provides support services to students with moderate to severe disabilities in the Life Skills classroom at Sublimity K-8 School, serving grades 4–8. Under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, the position provides direct instruction and student support and assists with developing and preparing instructional materials. This is a full-time, regular position for the 2026–27 school year, working 7 hours per day and 185 regular work days if starting in August. The start date is ASAP. Pay ranges from $18.23 to $23.77 per hour, based on prior verifiable experience. The role involves implementing student IEPs, supporting instructional and behavioral programs, tracking student progress, providing personal care and physical assistance, supervising students across school settings, and carrying out clerical and administrative tasks. The work can be physically and emotionally demanding and may involve assisting with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting, and responding to challenging behaviors. The North Santiam School District participates in Oregon PERS and OPSRP. Upon eligibility—working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position—the district contributes 6% of an employee’s salary to the employee’s Individual Account Program (IAP). Part-time employees who work at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year also qualify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, as required by Oregon Department of Education rule OAR 581-37-030.
Highly Qualified (HQ) Paraprofessional status.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Ability to supervise individual students or small groups in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight.
Ability to deliver instructional programs to students with learning and physical disabilities and/or social-behavioral challenges.
Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behaviors or need assistance with feeding, diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene.
High moral character; ability to serve as a positive role model, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate a positive, resilient attitude.
Understanding of basic IDEA provisions, due process procedures, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Proficiency in business English, spelling, basic math, general office practices, and computer skills.
Ability to work effectively in a physically and emotionally demanding environment, manage stress, and respond calmly in challenging situations.
For ESL or migratory positions when specified by the administrator, ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English or other designated languages.
Physical stamina for frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to physically restrain a student when necessary, using trained and approved district procedures.
Valid First Aid/CPR card, as required.
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
Bloodborne pathogen training and Hepatitis B vaccination series, as required.

Responsibilities

Assist special education teaching staff with implementing IEPs, participate on the IEP team, and attend meetings as requested or required.
Assist teaching staff in writing, reviewing, updating, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and learning units.
Support teaching staff in preparing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group behavioral intervention plans.
Help communicate student progress to teachers and parents, and maintain daily and monthly records of instructional and behavioral growth.
Assist with the physical management of students with disabilities, including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Perform additional nurse-directed procedures as assigned.
Assist classroom teachers with diagnostic testing, progress reporting, and targeted remedial instruction as directed.
Perform clerical work, including typing, computer data entry, duplicating materials, and maintaining classroom and student records.
Supervise students in school settings such as hallways, assemblies, the cafeteria, playground, and bus loading zones, and during school-related activities.
Attend and participate in assigned in-service training and maintain required safety certifications.
Represent Sublimity School and the North Santiam School District as a welcoming, positive ambassador.
Perform other related tasks as determined appropriate by the School Board or Administration.