CAREERS.

Bus Driver Core Responsibilities 

• Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission and values of the school;
• Safely operates school bus for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes to and from school
• Operates District school bus in accordance with procedures and in compliance with all State of Oregon traffic laws and regulations regarding the operation of a school bus
• Appropriately and safely operates all devices associated with operating and inspecting a school bus, including but not limited to: electronic inspection devices; first aid kits; bodily fluid kits; fire extinguishers; emergency triangles; tire irons; car seats; safety vests; wheelchairs and wheelchair securements; wheelchair lifts; oxygen tanks; backpacks; securement straps; seat belts; and two-way radios.
• Support, manage and discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;
• Regulates heating and ventilating equipment provided on bus for the comfort of passengers.
• Instructs, supervises, and assists students and other passengers in safely crossing roadways and the safe entry and exiting of the bus during regular and emergency situations. Twice each year instructs students and other riders on safe bus riding and bus evacuations as required by law.
• Performs designated pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned school bus in accordance with District procedures and laws of the State of Oregon. Undertakes inclement weather procedures as necessary, including chaining the bus when necessary.
• Cleans interiors and windshields of school buses for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of the vehicle in accordance with District procedures.
• Prepares all required reports, forms or other documents and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains confidentiality, with specific understanding of the privacy rights of students.
• Effectively communicates with students and parents to create an orderly and safe experience for student riders.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the transportation staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook; and the Employees Handbook; and all other District Policies and Procedures.

Bus Driver Required Qualifications

• Must be able to operate all student transportation vehicles.
• Must have successfully completed a Bus Driver Trainee program.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record and an understanding of safe driving practices.
• Must read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public.
• Must understand highway signs and signals in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to chain a bus.
• Must maintain a sound driving record.
• Must remain drug-free and will be subject to drug testing at various times: pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and return to work.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Bus Driver Qualifications

• At least one or two years relevant experience working with children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working with children ages 5 to 11, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage student behavior
• Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the standards in place by the District.
• At the point of hire, must be able to pass the Physical Capacity/Agility Test and must pass a
• DOT physical examination and drug test. Must attain and maintain a DOT Physical Card.
• At the point of hire, must be able to attain and maintain an Oregon Commercial Drivers’
• License and Oregon School Bus Driver Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a First Aid/CPR Card.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Must pass a Drug Screening Test.
• Must obtain all other necessary certifications and licenses necessary to operate a school bus in the state of Oregon including complying with new regulations that may be enacted subsequent to the first day of employment.
• Must possess a reaction time of 3/4 of a second or less from the throttle to the brake control.
• On a continuous basis, hearing must be not less than 7/15 in at least one (1) ear.
• On a continuous basis, vision must be with near acuity and far acuity of no less than 20/40 in each eye either with or without corrective lenses binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye with or without corrective lenses a field of vision of not less than a total of 140 degrees depth perception and color vision to distinguish red, green and yellow colors.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications
• Benefits include:  Up to three weeks of school closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions

• This position works outside in all kinds of weather, and often in the dark.  Much of this positions work time consists of seated time in the driver’s seat of a school bus.  This position will routinely ascend and descend stairs, use leg and hand motions associated with the driving of a bus.
• This position will have potential exposure including, but not limited to, chemical, diesel, grease and oil fumes; fuel, grease and oil; blood-borne pathogens; heavy traffic patterns; cold and hot temperatures; and inclement and severe weather.

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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.

School Nurse Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the health service programs of KairosPDX
• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Treat students and staff as needed
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions, chronic illnesses and disabilities
• Consult with educators, school administrators, special education and other school staff regarding student care
• Administer medication
• Participate in student IEP, 504 and Safety Planning & monitoring as needed
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records
• Educate students, staff and families on health procedures, healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
• Support students who have disabilities
• Perform hearing, vision and other health screenings
• Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
• Update students’ medical history
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
• Participate in professional development facilitating growth of each student, staff member and the organization
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Perform other related duties as assigned

School Nurse Qualifications

• Proper TSPC licensure to develop and deliver a comprehensive school health services, including current School Nurse Certification issued in the State of Oregon
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing preferred
• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others both written and orally
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Use a computer and various software applications.
• Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to keep discretion and confidentiality
• Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of school closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Core Position Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teaching team and support a group of preschool children
  • Individual and/or small group instruction for children 
• Support for the exchange of information between home and school ie: creation of flyers, conference reminders, etc.
• Supporting lead teacher to communicate with families regarding student behavior, needs and growth 
• Perform activities that ensure the safety, engagement, and creativity of each individual in the group
• Work cooperatively with the lead teacher to discuss and aid in the implementation of daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum and covid related sanitation standards
• Nurture the social-emotional intelligences of children
• Follow daily lesson plans for appropriate age teaching and learning, making adjustments when needed
• Set up, maintain and clean up daily provocations
• Cultivate a warm, welcoming and safe environment for students, families and colleagues
• Support classroom expectations and agreements
• Guide children through process of exploration, collaboration and reflection
• Comfortability getting outside and creating a positive light on outdoor education in all weather
• Keep an organized and orderly classroom that promotes creativity and learning
• Maintain weekly communication with parents through a weekly email
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
• Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times and
• Assist in planning and supervising walking and local field trips local trips.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations 
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.

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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.

Core Position Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of colleague to further the mission of the school;
• Teach and manage a classroom with children;
• Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;
• Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community;
• Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of children; 
• Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development;
• Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core; 
• Co-plan instruction with grade team towards maximizing learning for all students in the grade
• Document and maintain educational records for each child in the classroom; 
• Utilize data to inform instruction; 
• Responsible for planning for and orchestrating academic, social, emotional and cultural identity growth outcomes;
• Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation; 

• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration;

• Communicate regularly with families concerning the school’s program and their child’s progress (including quarterly family conferences, and annual home culture visit); 

• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall;
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events;
• Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times and
• Assist in planning and supervising field trips (both local trips and overnights).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations 
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: Dependent on experience
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunity.

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Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume via email to: careers@kairospdx.org. Please state “Elementary Teacher 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.

Core Position Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of colleague to further the academic mission of the school;
• Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;
• Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community;
• Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of children; 
• Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development;
• Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core; 
• Co-plan instruction with grade team towards maximizing learning for all students in the grade
• Document and maintain educational records for each child in the classroom in a way that communicates student progress over time; 
• Utilize disaggregated data to inform differentiated instruction and plan for strategies to eliminate student disparities; 
• Responsible for planning for and developing the growth and achievement for academic, social, emotional as well as cultural identity outcomes;
• Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility, leadership and intrinsic motivation; 

• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration;

• Communicate regularly with families concerning the school’s program and their child’s progress (including quarterly family conferences, and annual home culture visit); 

• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall;
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events;
• Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times and
• Assist in planning and supervising field trips (both local trips and overnights).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations 
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: Dependent on experience
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunity.

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KairosPDX is an equal opportunity employer. KairosPDX will not discriminate against any job application or employe on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation and/or gender identification.

Position Responsibilities:

• To create a classroom Social Environment where learning can thrive.
• To design a classroom Physical Environment that welcomes all children, respects them and sustains learning.
• To create a Collaborative Community of Learners.
• To strengthen Habits of Mind that provide the building blocks of all learning.
• To introduce and practice Curriculum Structures that strengthen Habits of Mind through an inquiry approach to teaching and learning.
• To embed Early Academic Awareness within curriculum structures, protocols and routines.
• To Document the Learning Process of the group and individual children.

Additional Responsibilities:

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan, facilitate and reflect on age-appropriate learning experiences designed to nurture children’s social-emotional, cognitive, cultural and creative intelligences.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences grounded in an understanding of the developmental stages and needs of children ages 3-5
• Create a social environment that supports children to nurture and challenge their sense of self and community
• Establish and maintain authentic and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

Health & Safety

• Maintain healthy and safe conditions for children, families and colleagues
• Follow all rules and regulations for certified child care centers
• Follow all policies and protocols of KairosPDX

Communication & Partnership

• Communicate with families about students’ experiences, challenges, and progress
• Engage as a member of a teaching team which practices and values collaboration, listening for understanding, and respectful communication
• Maintain professional commitment to the mission of KairosPDX and its approaches to teaching and learning
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
• 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

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.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.

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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.

Core Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for upholding classroom expectations and language as set by classroom teachers while providing supervision of children 
• Assist classroom teacher and support team with development and implementation of individualized academic and behavior supports by: 
  • Collaboration and communication of all observations and experiences while implementing support needs
  • Participating in professional development and training around trauma-informed care, and other therapeutic and culturally relevant practices 
  • Supporting individualized plans and providing consistent responses to daily behavior
  • Daily documentation in internal student databases
• Support Community Action Session (CAS) by assisting community partners with individual/group instructional support needs
• Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times
• Responsible for leading students in recess, park, nutrition breaks, transitions, lunch duty and community action sessions
• Assist classroom teacher with preparing the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of children 
• Assist classroom teacher with individual and/or small group instruction for children 
• Assist classroom teacher with facilitation of home/school information and relationship:
  • Responsible for the exchange of information between home and school ie: creation of flyers, conference reminders, etc.
  • Supporting classroom teachers to communicate with families regarding student behavior, needs and growth 
• Assist classroom teachers to develop culturally relevant instructional opportunities that engage and empower all students
• Distributing food during nutrition breaks in classrooms
• Tracking and maintaining first aid and safety supplies in classrooms
• Preparing materials and technology needs in support of learning
• Perform other related duties as needed by teaching staff
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events; and
• Assist in planning and supervising field trips (both local trips and overnights).

Salary and Benefits:

• Hourly Range: dependent on experience, ranging from $20.79 – $24.90
• Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, participation in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunity.

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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.