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Overall Staff Responsibilities: Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission: To eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders; Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions: Respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative, Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others, A multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society, Children must be supported in the context of their families; Support multicultural practice, instructional and inquiry based approaches that are: Actively anti-racist – confronting bias in all of its forms, Education for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future, Pervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization, Personal –Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being, Critical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions, Empowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views, Helping children think deeply about themselves and others. Core Position Responsibilities: Partners with teachers and families to plan day to day routines and programs for children with specific needs as well as others in the community. Guides individual and small groups in open-ended and structured playful learning experiences. Supports children with communicating their needs, asking for help, repairing relationships with there’s been rupture. Supports children with social engagement and problem solving strategies. Prepares materials and environment for learning experiences. As applicable, performs tasks assigned by occupational & physical therapists, speech language pathologists, & other providers in the delivery of related services. Prepares for meal times, participates in meal times by modeling social interactions. Ensures the safety of children Collects data through observation and assessments to track growth. Establishes a strong home-school relationship with families, provide support and offer resources as they navigate early intervention Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times and Assist in planning and supervising walking and local field trips. Provides physical assistance to children which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting. Supports a variety of children activities including playground, gym and cafeteria. Supports de-escalation and problem solving strategies, re-direction, and modifies behavioral strategies with children consistent with goals. Support with modification, development and/or preparation of learning strategies, materials & activities to accommodate different learning styles, ability levels, and other learning needs of children. Support the implementation & modification of behavioral strategies with children that are consistent with classroom & building behavioral goals. Additional Responsibilities: Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events, programs and activities Participate in professional development to facilitate the growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations Participate in all staff, department and team meetings and seminars Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice. Required Qualifications: Two (2) years, relevant college experience in early education and/or human development Minimum one year of experience working in a school or nonprofit with children ages 3 - 5. At least one or two years relevant experience working with children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds Moderate to high degree of physical stamina with the possibility of lifting up to 50 pounds in the physical assistance of students with special needs. Frequent standing, walking, sitting and bending. Exposure to noise and activity in a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Knowledge & Skills: Experience working with diverse populations, specifically communities of color. Demonstrated skill working with children experiencing disabilities and/or with specific needs. Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment. Ability to follow directions, follow through on classroom plans, and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Flexibility and patience while working alongside children with a range of skills and abilities. Ability to plan and implement learning experiences Ability to maintain a high degree of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students and staff. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage conflict through equitable decision-making and effective problem solving. Openness to learning and practicing a new approach to teaching and learning. Commitment to culturally-relevant practices. Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families. Current Food Handlers Card and CPR First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant) Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff. Passion for KairosPDX’s mission. Salary and Benefits:Salary Range: Varies on experience Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunity. How to Apply Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume via email to: careers@kairospdx.org. Please state “EL Paraprofessional application” in the subject line. In the cover letter please briefly describe your previous teaching experience, why you are interested in this position and what strengths you will bring to the job. Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled. KairosPDX is an equal opportunity employer. KairosPDX will not discriminate against any job application or employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation and/or gender identification.

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