Paraprofessional Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
PSE Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Camas School District
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/camas/onlineapp/
Hours: Varies by position and location (day shift)
Salary: Varies by position. See below for 2026- 2027 hourly rates:

• Supervision, Crossing Guard, & Overload Paraprofessionals: $20.95
• Classroom, Elementary Media, Special Education Caseload Relief, and Special Education Instruction Paraprofessionals: $22.05
• Special Education High Needs and LAP & Title I Paraprofessionals: $22.83

Description: Paraprofessional substitutes can work in various positions and programs throughout the district. The below job descriptions describe many of the positions available to sub in, but is not an exhaustive list. To remain active on the substitute list you must sub at least one (1) time per school year and complete online safety trainings prior to hire and annually for continued employment.
Paraprofessional Supervision:
Purpose: Provide safe and caring supervision of students on the playground, in the cafeteria, or on campus during non-class time so that the safety and wellbeing of all students is ensured.
Essential Functions:
I. Monitor and supervise students before, during, and after school as needed to ensure their safety.
2. Provide student support and guidance with a positive attitude.
3. Understand and adhere to school rules regarding student expectations and behavior.
4. Report and document any incidents as soon as possible to ensure proper follow up.
5. Check and monitor play equipment as needed for playgrounds.
6. Supervise the safe arrival and departure of students.
7. Provide first aid services in a medical emergency.
8. Provide other supports for teachers and other staff as needed and as time allows.
8. Other related duties as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students, staff, and the community.
Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
Professional Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Experience working with children, preferably in an educational environment.
3. Acquire and maintain current first aid and CPR certification.
4. Basic computer skills to include use of MS Office software.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
1. Stand for long periods of time.
2. Stoop, bend, walk, run.
3. Work in noisy environments.
4. Physically assist students.
5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
6. Work outdoors in all types of weather.
Paraprofessional Classroom:
Purpose: In cooperation with a classroom teacher, this person will assist the teacher by working with individual students or small groups to achieve academic skills. May also assist with classroom supervision, clerical duties, set up and cleanup of activities, or other tasks to support the teacher and students.
Essential Functions:
1. Work with students or small groups of students to deliver and /or reinforce academic skills.
2. Distribute and collect classroom materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
3. Assist with supervision of students as needed.
4. Assist individual students as needed with clothing, hygiene, or cleanup routines.
5. Work cooperatively with the teacher to ensure the effective running of the classroom.
6. Communicate with office staff as needed or requested.
7. Other related duties as assigned.
Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
Professional Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required AND 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR AA/AS OR pass the state exam for paraprofessionals.
2. Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC 179-01-020, are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
3. Experience working with children, preferably in an academic environment.
4. Demonstrated academic proficiency comparable to grade level and subject area assignment.
5. Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
6. Basic computer skills to include MS Office software.
Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions:
1. Stand for long periods of time.
2. Stoop, bend, walk, run.
3. Work in noisy environments.
4. Physically assist students.
5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Paraprofessional Special Education High Needs:
Purpose: In coordination with the classroom teacher and special services staff provide 1:1 and/or small group assistance in the self-contained or other specialized programs offered through special services to support students' potential to access regular and special education programs and academics.
Essential Functions:
1. Implement specialized and / or adaptive procedures and curriculum materials as instructed by the teacher.
2. Prepare and utilize appropriate materials for use with students.
3. Implement individual education plans (IEP) as designated.
4. Provide for the physical needs of students which may include catheterization, bathrooming, diapering, handling body fluids, lifting, and transferring students.
5. Maintains appropriate records as instructed by the teacher or other special services staff.
6. Collect and record student data. Provide progress reports to teacher.
7. Support and implement behavioral plans with students.
8. Assist with the adaptation of classroom materials.
9. Facilitate independent working, social, and self-help skills.
10. Provide first aid to students as needed in an emergency.
11 . Provide physical restraint as needed.
12. Other related duties as assigned to support the success of the students and the classroom.
Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
Professional Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent AND 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR AA/AS degree OR pass the state exam for paraprofessionals.
2. Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC 179-01-020, are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
3. Experience working with special needs students in an educational setting.
4. Demonstrated academic proficiency comparable to assigned grade and subject areas.
4. Basic knowledge of sign language preferred.
5. Basic computer skills to include MS Office software and data base entry.
6. Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
7. Acquire and maintain training in the appropriate use of physical restraints.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
1. Stand for long periods of time.
2. Stoop, bend, walk, run.
3. Work in noisy environments.
4. Physically assist students.
5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Compliance Officer: Amie Stewart (360) 335-3000 Ext. 89960
ADA Compliance Officer: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Section 504 Coordinator: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Katie Seidl 360-335-3000 Ext. 74956
HIB Compliance Officer: Derek Jaques 360-335-3000 Ext. 77154
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.
Benefits:
School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.