Diesel Technology Assistant (7104 CTA)

TITLE : Diesel Technology Assistant

LOCATION : Cascadia Technical Academy (CTA)

REPORTS TO : Instructor-Director

DEPARTMENT : Cascadia Technical Academy (CTA)

Hours / Work Times

7 Hours Per Day (7 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 Days Per Year (180 Student Days / 10 Holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 04 / 23 / 25.

A valid First Aid / CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 45 days of hire. Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

This position is expected to begin August 26, 2025

Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
• Must meet one or more of the following :
• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test / PRAXIS); or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates .

Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Duration : Permanent

Classification Group : Paraeducators or PSE Pro-Tech, if qualified Class II (paraeducator)or Class IV (Pro-Tech)

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year :

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview / selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT :

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial / ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT :

Under the supervision of the program instructor(s) and Program Administrator, the instructional assistant is responsible to assist in directing the activities of students in the heavy duty diesel trade in small and medium sized groups, as well as assist with problem solving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assist the program instructors in supervising and working with students in the heavy truck / equipment diesel trade as follows :

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Vision (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Standing (33-66%)

Sitting (33-66%)

Walking (33-66%)

Writing (Up to 33%)

Bending (33-66%)

Stooping (33-66%)

Acceptable Attendance

Reaching (33-66%)

Squatting (33-66%)

Lifting Up to 50 lbs. individually (Up to 33%)

Use of hands and / or arms for repetitive motion (66-100%)

Driving (Up to 33%)

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED :

Confidentiality (66-100%)

Reading Documents (66-100%)

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Written Communication (Up to 33%)

Constant Interruptions (66-100%)

Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously

(33-66%) = Frequently

(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY :

IBM / PC (clone), telephone, typewriter, copy machines, all common tools used in the diesel trade, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY :

Nondiscrimination Statement :

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Cale Piland

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Student Services

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : 360-604-4430

Caleb.Piland@evergreenps.org

Cate Winters

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : 360-604-6711

Anna.Winters@evergreenps.org

Danny Orrantia

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Senior Director of Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : 360-604-4014

Daniel.Orrantia@evergreenps.org

Shane Gardner

HIB Coordinator /

Gender Inclusivity

Director of Safety & Security

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone : 360-604-4066

Shane.Gardner@evergreenps.org