Paraeducator II - Cedar Mill Elementary

Overview

PARA EDUCATOR II position in a 4th grade classroom setting. This role involves working mostly one-on-one with a student who is non-verbal and has limited mobility. The applicant should be patient, kind to children, tech literate, teachable, and flexible.

Assignment Begin Date: 27-Apr-2026

Level: Elementary

Working Calendar: 182 Days - 10

MOCL

Position: Support

Salary: $23.52923 - $30.12757

Employment type: Full Time

Vacancy Notice Type: Classified

Start Time: 8:30 am

End Time: 3:00 pm

School / Department Address: 10265 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229

The Para educator II assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program and supports behavioral management and life skills development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Assist in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials with small groups or individual students; reinforce instruction and follow up on specific language, spelling, reading, mathematics and other subject areas as directed by the Teacher.
• Monitor and oversee student tasks, practices and assignments; support with classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Independently implement individual and group behavior plans.
• Physically assist students in community-based activities offsite and accompany students on school buses or public transportation as needed.
• Prepare and implement instructional materials using technology and assistive devices; provide physical accommodation such as assisting in and out of mobility devices and lifting students when needed.
• Provide assistance including feeding, toileting, lifting, behavior support, and other physical assistance as required for students in specialized programs for various disabilities and ages.
• Guide and reinforce classroom rules and discipline; support development of emotional control and social behavior; coach students during job performance and monitor attendance.
• Setup work areas, displays, and distribute/collect materials; converse with teachers regarding lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Supervise student activities across school settings (playground, cafeteria, bus loading, field trips, etc.).
• Prepare, administer, and score tests and assignments as directed; take data on student performance and enter into data systems when requested.
• May implement a Functional Living Program and coordinate training at community job sites aligned with each student’s goals.
• Perform various clerical duties using standard office equipment and software; maintain student records and confidentiality; support diverse student and parent populations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess an Associate’s degree, preferably with coursework in working with children in an educational setting.
• Or, in lieu of Item 1: high school diploma or GED and a passing score on a qualifying assessment measuring knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics (assessment must meet ESEA requirements).
• District-approved Oregon behavioral intervention training certificate (without restrictions) prior to starting work and maintain it thereafter.
• Understanding of child development principles; training/experience in instructional techniques and behavior management with disabled children or adults is desired.
• Effective communication with employees and students; ability to collect data and perform basic math; strong reading and writing skills in English.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to pass a criminal background check.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
• Must be able to drive to alternate locations to support students.

The Para educator II works in classrooms, schools, and community settings with a high degree of mobility. The position requires standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), kneeling, bending, twisting, and other physical activities to support students, sometimes in inclement weather. Travel to…