Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0350 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Duties and Qualifications of Aides

(1) An aide I must:

(a) Be at least 14 years old;

(b) Meet the initial training requirements (also see 414-320-0370, Orientation and Initial Training);

(c) If under 18 years of age, be within sight AND sound of a staff person who meets the qualifications of a teacher or aide II, as specified in 414-320-0350(3)(a), at all times with children. If under 18 years old, an aide I may never be left alone with a child or group of children;

(d) If 18 years of age or older, be within sight OR sound of a staff member who meets the qualifications of a teacher or aide II, as specified in 414-320-0350(3)(a), at all times while with children, except when:

(A) Accompanying a child or a group of children to the bathroom;

(B) Providing minor medical attention to a child; or

(C) A child is ill and has been separated from the other children until the child leaves the ONB program.

(2) An aide II must:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age;

(b) Meet initial (see OAR 414-320-0370, Orientation and Initial Training) and annual training requirements (see OAR 414-320-0380); and

(c) Have at least 240 documented hours of experience as an aide I or aide II, of which at least 80 hours must be at the certified ONB program where the individual is currently employed.

(3) An aide II may not be alone with a group of children except when:

(a) Supervising a group of children and aide I to cover for staff breaks, provided staff-to-child ratios are maintained, and there is another staff who is teacher or director qualified present on the ONB program premises;

(b) Times identified in 414-320-0350(2)(d)(A) through (C); or

(c) Transporting children.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0350

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280