Teaching Assistant

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The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD), located in Salem, Oregon, provides direct 24-hour educational and residential services to approximately 130 students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, kindergarten through age 21.  OSD also acts as a resource to the entire state, providing special activities, consultation, and educational services to students, professionals, families, and the public. 

All students enrolled at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) are entitled to the best education that our resources can provide. Each student is valued as a unique individual, to be treated with dignity, in an atmosphere where individual differences are accepted. The ideal candidates are committed to ensuring that students reach their maximum potential in ASL and English, while also supporting their individual communication needs. 

Please enjoy a video from OSD Director, Sharla Jones: Welcome Message.
 

• →Equivalent to a high school diploma and six months of paid or unpaid experience working with or caring for children, preferably in groups; OR Two years of college courses in Education.
• →Bilingual Requirement: These positions require a minimum of ASLPI level 3 or SLPI:ASL Intermediate. The successful candidate will receive a 5% bilingual differential pay upon successfully passing language assessment. You must meet this requirement within 12 weeks of hire.
• →You must pass a criminal history background and fingerprint-based criminal history record check upon hire as required by ORS 326.603 and OAR 581-021-0500. There is a fee (payable by the successful candidate) of $71.50 for the process.
   

• Ability to work harmoniously with school age children and/or exceptional students of all ages and abilities.
• Effectively communicate ideas through signing and in writing.
• Experience working with deaf or hard of hearing children.
• Experience in a classroom setting with children.
   

• Click on the "Apply" button above to complete and submit your online application
• Complete the supplemental questions
• Attach your current resume 
   

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. 
• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.
• Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.