• Job Description

  Req#: 2931
  Position Type:
  Classified
  
  
  Date Posted:
  7/25/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Roseburg, OR
  
  
  Closing Date:
  08/01/2024
  
  
  Provide ongoing technical assistance by phone or in person for paraprofessionals seeking program support and working with children, educators, and their families as directed by the EI/ECSE specialist and/or classroom teacher.
  Assist Autism Specialist and teachers in instructional activities and working with students with special needs to help them achieve skill levels not possible for them in a regular classroom setting.
  Promote professional development opportunities provided through the early learning hub, parenting hub, the Oregon Department of Education and Childcare Resource and Referral.
  Perform administrative activities such as scheduling meetings and trainings, data collection, and file maintenance within specified timelines.
  Lead and model in assisting community classroom staff with helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and coping skills
  Train and demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to apply appropriate techniques and methods of student supervision and classroom management in setting involving students with moderate to severe developmental delays, physical disabilities and/or social/behavioral problems.
  Utilizes interventions as trained, to include performing physical restraints as directed by supervisor or designee.
  Ability to work effectively in an environment, which can be both physical and emotionally fatiguing.
  Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment.
  Ability to engage in positive and appropriate relationship building with students, families and coworkers.
  Collects data on programs as directed by supervisor or designee.
  Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
  High School diploma or equivalent required.
  Advanced demonstration and knowledge in several areas of the position.
  Experience working with children ages 3-5 identified with developmental delays.
  Knowledge of evidence-based interventions to support behavioral, social, cognitive, gross/fine motor, adaptive, and communication skills.
  Demonstrate best practices for students with identified disabilities such as autism.
  Skills Trainer for Education - May 2022.docx
  Skills Trainer Specialist for Education – Douglas ESD
  
  
  
  Douglas ESD is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Skills Trainer Specialist for Education for our Douglas Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program. This position works 195 days, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day to begin August 26th, 2024. Summers off!
  
  Application Deadline: 08/01/2024 at 5:00 pm
  
  Starting Salary: $24.83 – $32.00 per hour (depending on relevant verifiable experience)
  
  TO APPLY: Begin the application process by clicking the “Apply” button in the upper right of this announcement in Applicant tracking. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click **HERE**
  
  JOB SUMMARY:
  Under the general supervision of department supervisor and/or designee, serves in a supplementary role in the support, implementation, and evaluation of skills-specific services for EI/ECSE students in community preschool sites.
  
  Within the guidelines and direction established by EI/ECSE specialists and/or classroom teachers, provides education, support, direction, and modeling to assist children with developmental delays in community preschools placements. Responsible for implementing identified evidence-based interventions for developmental delays and providing behavioral and social skill training for identified students. Consults with instruction team, community site staff and family members regarding current needs and progress of identified students.
  
  DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.
  • Provide ongoing technical assistance by phone or in person for paraprofessionals seeking program support and working with children, educators, and their families as directed by the EI/ECSE specialist and/or classroom teacher.
  • Assist Autism Specialist and teachers in instructional activities and working with students with special needs to help them achieve skill levels not possible for them in a regular classroom setting.
  • Promote professional development opportunities provided through the early learning hub, parenting hub, the Oregon Department of Education and Childcare Resource and Referral.
  • Perform administrative activities such as scheduling meetings and trainings, data collection, and file maintenance within specified timelines.
  • Lead and model in assisting community classroom staff with helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and coping skills
  • Train and demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to apply appropriate techniques and methods of student supervision and classroom management in setting involving students with moderate to severe developmental delays, physical disabilities and/or social/behavioral problems.
  • Utilizes interventions as trained, to include performing physical restraints as directed by supervisor or designee.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment, which can be both physical and emotionally fatiguing.
  • Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required of specific job assignment.
  • Ability to engage in positive and appropriate relationship building with students, families and coworkers.
  • Collects data on programs as directed by supervisor or designee.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Advanced demonstration and knowledge in several areas of the position.
  • Experience working with children ages 3-5 identified with developmental delays.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions to support behavioral, social, cognitive, gross/fine motor, adaptive, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate best practices for students with identified disabilities such as autism.
  Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2024.
  
  
  Background Check Conducted
  Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.
  Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Since every child is unique, an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed that may contain one or more of the following services. Family Consultation - our specialists work with families by teaching them to assist their children in learning...

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