Educational Assistant I

•Big Muddy

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

BIG

MUDDY SCHOOL

•Antelope, Oregon This job is also posted in

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

Job Details

Job ID:

5945830

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

LOCATION

Big Muddy K-8 School (Antelope, OR)

CLOSING DATE

Until filled

START DATE

November 2, 2026

HOURS:

20 hrs/week Tuesday

•Friday Work with students in a two room, K-8 school, that sits in a scenic part of Central Oregon! The Big Muddy School is located on the Washington Family Ranch near Antelope, OR, 51 miles NE of Madras, OR. This public school serves the local and outlying community situated on a 65,000 acre private ranch with resort-like facilities.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You'll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It's the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY

The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

JOB SCOPE

This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

(Minimum Qualifications)

All educational assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;

Be at least 18 years of age; and

Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).

Title 1A Educational Assistants must have:

Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.

Some college coursework.

REQUIRED

Must meet Oregon

COVID-19

Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff (OAR 333-019-1030). Vaccine Exception Forms may be accessed here: Religious Exception, Medical Exception

COMPENSATION

Wage Schedule:

$19.25

•$24.91/hr

Work days: 180(10 month)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)

Personal days, Sick days

JCSD 509-J

pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application which requires including a letter of interest and current resume.

•Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. (The $90.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)

Visit our website at:https://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/ Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Position Type:

Permanent

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