Grants Pass High School- Special Education

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the school year:

Location: Grants Pass High School

Position: Special Education Clerical/Secretary

Hours: 8 hours per day

Calendar: 190 days per year (August-June)

Vision

We Are GP A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission

We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and one of the following three options:
• Two years of college study.
• An Associate's Degree or higher
• A passing score on the District reading, writing and math assessment.
• Knowledge of current Special Education law, District Policies, SPED Eligibilities, FERPA, IDEA, and all areas of student/parent confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Business English and office procedures and practices, type with speed and accuracy, follow oral and written instructions, and have computers skills.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to job related duties.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Must be able to cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment. Must be able to perform under stressful situations while keeping a positive attitude.

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.

• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $70 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $17.10-$24.70 per hour. Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees).
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees.
• 6 paid holidays per year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• 10 paid sick leave days per year.
• Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement.
• Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,200 per year.
• Up to $1,576 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $4,402 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $3, –6-hour employees).
• 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).

Control Code 1293 Budget #

Application materials will be accepted online until position is filled.

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Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Human Resources at for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at

Funding for all district positions for the school year is subject to state funding.