Clackesd
Educational Assistant: Life Enrichment Education Program
Clackesd, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
Job Title:
Educational Assistant – Life Enrichment Education Program
Location:
Various locations in Clackamas County, placement to be determined by program and student need
Schedule:
7.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar
Job ID:
1526 |
Date Posted:
1/6/2026 |
Date Available:
As soon as practical |
Closing Date:
1/14/2026
About the Program The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides comprehensive education for students kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed.
About This Position The LEEP Educational Assistant (EA) informs, assists, and conducts small‑group and 1:1 lessons under the guidance of the LEEP Teacher following an approved teaching framework. The EA assists the LEEP teacher in all daily classroom functions including instruction, personal care (toileting, feeding), data collection, and environmental organization and maintenance. The EA will follow and support ESD policies and procedures, perform other duties as may be assigned, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co‑workers and supervisors.
Essential Functions
Assist and/or teach individual and small groups of students in specially designed instruction covering academics, communication, behavior regulation, self‑care, social, leisure, employment, and community engagement skills.
Instruct and/or assist students in following daily routines that include personal hygiene, toileting, arrival, departure, walking, recess, feeding, and transportation.
Support students in engaging with peers in authentic activities of interest both in and outside the classroom.
Follow all student plans and programs written by related service specialists (AT/AAC, communication, behavior regulation, feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education). Adhere to guidelines for independence using the least intrusive intervention consistent with the student’s IEP.
Perform health tasks and implement individualized protocols delegated by the MESD Registerled Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher.
Collect data that informs IEP development, including data‑driven decision making and measurable goals, and implement those goals.
Communicate with the LEEP teacher regarding daily occurrences that require further attention to maintain a safe, culturally responsive climate.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following Universal Design for Learning.
Prepare materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher, including routine clerical tasks.
Implement all crisis intervention and physical management procedures following CESD approved systems and serve as the primary source of information for substitute teachers.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care, including computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive physical equipment
Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, and other office machines
Ability to acquire and maintain required certifications (first aid/CPR, crisis intervention, physical management)
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment at intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines (eligible for bilingual salary placement)
Salary Range 15 – 16: $23.72 – $27.11 per hour depending on experience. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4 depending on experience per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district‑paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off, including holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
Professional development expense reimbursement
Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees
Read more about our benefits at https://www.clackesd.k12.or.us/benefits
How to Apply Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/ by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above.
Clackamas Education Service District is an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce and those we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Clackamas ESD.
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Educational Assistant – Life Enrichment Education Program
Location:
Various locations in Clackamas County, placement to be determined by program and student need
Schedule:
7.5 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar
Job ID:
1526 |
Date Posted:
1/6/2026 |
Date Available:
As soon as practical |
Closing Date:
1/14/2026
About the Program The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides comprehensive education for students kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed.
About This Position The LEEP Educational Assistant (EA) informs, assists, and conducts small‑group and 1:1 lessons under the guidance of the LEEP Teacher following an approved teaching framework. The EA assists the LEEP teacher in all daily classroom functions including instruction, personal care (toileting, feeding), data collection, and environmental organization and maintenance. The EA will follow and support ESD policies and procedures, perform other duties as may be assigned, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with clients, co‑workers and supervisors.
Essential Functions
Assist and/or teach individual and small groups of students in specially designed instruction covering academics, communication, behavior regulation, self‑care, social, leisure, employment, and community engagement skills.
Instruct and/or assist students in following daily routines that include personal hygiene, toileting, arrival, departure, walking, recess, feeding, and transportation.
Support students in engaging with peers in authentic activities of interest both in and outside the classroom.
Follow all student plans and programs written by related service specialists (AT/AAC, communication, behavior regulation, feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education). Adhere to guidelines for independence using the least intrusive intervention consistent with the student’s IEP.
Perform health tasks and implement individualized protocols delegated by the MESD Registerled Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher.
Collect data that informs IEP development, including data‑driven decision making and measurable goals, and implement those goals.
Communicate with the LEEP teacher regarding daily occurrences that require further attention to maintain a safe, culturally responsive climate.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following Universal Design for Learning.
Prepare materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher, including routine clerical tasks.
Implement all crisis intervention and physical management procedures following CESD approved systems and serve as the primary source of information for substitute teachers.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation
Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care, including computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive physical equipment
Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, and other office machines
Ability to acquire and maintain required certifications (first aid/CPR, crisis intervention, physical management)
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment at intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines (eligible for bilingual salary placement)
Salary Range 15 – 16: $23.72 – $27.11 per hour depending on experience. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4 depending on experience per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district‑paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off, including holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
Professional development expense reimbursement
Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees
Read more about our benefits at https://www.clackesd.k12.or.us/benefits
How to Apply Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/ by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above.
Clackamas Education Service District is an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce and those we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Clackamas ESD.
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