Job #25113 - Personal Care Assistant - Lebanon High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Criminal history clearance.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and ability through a formal state or local academic assessment.

4. Demonstrated competence in district-required training activities OR equivalent training or experience

as determined by the Director of Student Achievement.

5. May be required to obtain an Oregon Type 10 Passenger Driver Certification, which requires a valid driver's license.

HOURS:

7.25 hours/day

Monday - Friday

BEGINNING DATE/WAGES:

To Be Determined/As Soon As Possible

$19.19 hr. - Placement determined by experience per the negotiated LESPA Contract.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist an individual student or group of students who are severely impaired and/or medically fragile or who have severe behavior problems which necessitate an increased level of supervision and training as determined by the district. Emphasis will be on carrying out specific student plans and protocols under the direct supervision of a teacher. In this position, personal care is primary and academic assistance is secondary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs skilled nursing tasks as delegated by a Registered Nurse and/or performs Positive Behavior Support Systems interventions as delegated by and under direct supervision of a Student Services Program Consultant or Special Education Teacher.
2. Performs tasks of oral hygiene, diapering, feeding, dressing, and grooming and/or performs Functional Behavior Analysis and implements physical restraint in accordance with training.
3. Documents clinical observations and nursing care and/or student behavioral data and intervention data.
4. Carries out nursing care plan including physical rehabilitation tasks (range of motion, positioning, lifting) and/or comprehensive student management plan including behavior strategies.
5. Implements behavioral strategies as an intervention tool prior to developing a Behavioral Support Plan for an identified student.
6. Assists in developing and carrying out individual programs of instruction and support for designated students under the supervision of the teacher.
7. Carries out program activities in conjunction with student’s IEP and under the supervision of classroom/special education teacher(s).
8. Utilizes appropriate measures to provide a safe and secure environment for the student and self.
9. Carries out physical activities as developed by the Adaptive Physical Education Consultant and Physical Therapist.
10. Accompanies the student when transported to provide care as needed.
11. Participates in staffing or parent meetings as directed.
12. Assists parents and community members as needed.
13. Participates in district classified assistant staff development program activities.
14. Works harmoniously with others and communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff.
15. Lifts, moves, or restrains a student on a regular basis.
16. Moves students in wheelchairs on primarily level surfaces.
17. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at https://lebanonor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Salary as per negotiated agreement.  For more information, contact Associate Prinicpal, Ryan King at: ryan.king@lebanon.k12.or.us 

The district's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law and will require applicants to provide certification⁴ of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Office at (541) 259-8949 for additional information or assistance. Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for help through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800)735-2900. Spanish Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896

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⁴ See verification of Veteran's Preference (OAR 839-006-0465). An applicant claiming veteran’s or disabled veteran's preference will submit a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a certification that the veteran is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification. A disabled veteran may also submit a copy of their letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215 or a certification that the veteran is expected to be medically separated from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification.

Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employee.

The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.