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JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

Substitute Educational Assistants

Pay: $41,028/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Madras, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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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

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Job Description

Jefferson County School District is seeking Educational Assistants I & II to substitute as needed during the 2026-2027 school year.

CLOSING DATE

This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants will be contacted to interview as needed.

LOCATION

Various Schools within Jefferson County School District 509

J WAGES:

Educational Assistant I - $19.25 / hour Educational Assistant II - $20.20/ hour

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.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

At the direction of the building administrator, the Educational Assistant assists teachers and Special Education Teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Duties may involve working with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting students with disabilities, with behavior management, and other non-instructional work.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

(Minimum Qualifications) 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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.

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 $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.) Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/ Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer