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Educational Assistant II - SPED
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,465 / year median in Oregon
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Educational Assistant
II - SPED
JEFFERSON
COUNTY SD 509J
BRIDGES
HIGH SCHOOL
- MADRAS, Oregon This job is also posted in
JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J
Job Details
Job ID:
5913061
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 9, 2026
Job Description
START DATE
September 9, 2026
LOCATION:
Bridges High School
HOURS:
7.0 hours a day
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).
Have or obtain, and maintain First Aid/CPR/Epi Pen/Medication Administration certifications
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.
COMPENSATION
Wage Schedule:
$20.20 - $25.86 per hour 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 $87.50 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
PAR#120
CC# 5346
Position Type:
Full Time