Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant

Parkrose SD 3

Sacramento Elementary School

• Portland, Oregon This job is also posted in Parkrose SD 3
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5943106

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant Pos:

2900

Sacramento Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year

Rate:

$19.98

• $26.

29 per hour DOE, PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package; Job Classification J1

Hours:

7

Hours:

35 hours per week

Days:

177 workdays (based on full work calendar year)

Deadline to

Apply:

Open Until Filled; Applications received by Friday, October 2, 2026, will be given first consideration

Overview:

The job of "Educational Assistant", is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

Job Requirements:

• Experience required
• three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
  
• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or
  An associate's (or higher) degree, or
  A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist ininstructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.
  
• Multicultural Competency
  

Preferred:

• AA degree in Early Education preferred
  
• Bilingual
  
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
  Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor
  

To Apply:

Candidates will complete the Parkrose application online at TalentEd. In order for your application to be complete, you must submit the documents listed below in addition to the application at

TalentEd:

https://parkrose.tedk12.com/hire.

Cover Letter

TalentEd Application

Resume

Two (2) current letters of recommendation

Unofficial Transcripts if available

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Position Details

Essential Job Functions:

Understands and recognizes the children's backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executingclassroom environments, experiences and discipline.

Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materialsfrom the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.

Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.)

Supports the lead teacher in the documentation of student learning and classroom experiences (taking photos,recording learning stories).

Be open to learning the technology tools required to document and record student learning outcomes using Habits of Mind Developmental Rubrics.

Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for thepurpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.

Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting andsupervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading or riding.

Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' daily living andbehavioral skills.

Implements classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to supportand/or reinforce classroom objectives.

Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds,hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe andpositive learning environment.

Maintains classroom materials, students' files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learningenvironment.

Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintainingstudent files and providing classroom materials.

Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learns that supports the planning process. Reportsincidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information toteachers and administration.

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their workactivities.

Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting inevaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.

Willingness to learn inquiry approaches for supporting young children

Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

In a five (5) hour day the educational assistant may:

Stand/walk

• 3•4 hours
  Sit•2•4 hours
  Bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders
  Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

May, after appropriate training and followingapproved methods, also require the ability to physically intervene with assistance 50 to 100 lbs.

Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and the repetitive use of arms,hands, wrists and legs.

The educational assistant will need:

Near/far visual acuity, depth perception. unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing, ability to talk/converseand the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.

Willingness to learn inquiry approaches for supporting young children

Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Work Expectations:

Regular attendance at work must be maintained

Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules

Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to gather and report relevant data

Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with adults and children

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required Skills to perform:

Basic clerical functions

Basic math calculations

Provide for health care needs of students.

Use English in both written and verbal form

Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

Maintain detailed and accurate records

Operate standard office equipment including Microsoft computer applications

The principles of child development and instructional processes

Ability to:

Understand and address students with special needs

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies

Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations

Work Expectations:

Regular attendance at work must be maintained

Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules

Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to gather and report relevant data

Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with adults and children

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required:

Oregon Department of Education

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints;
  $75.00 for criminal background check
• one-time payroll deduction)
  First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain
  Physical Requirements
  During the course of an average shift, the Educational Assistant may:
  Stand/walk
• approx. 80% of the time
  Sit
• approx.

20% of the time

Bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders

Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. May, after appropriate training and following approved methods, also require the ability to physically intervene with assistance 50 to 100 lbs.

Use continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and the repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists and legs.

The Educational Assistant will need:

Near/far visual acuity, depth perception, unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing, ability to talk/converse and the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Position Type:

Part Time

Salary:

$19.98 to $26.29 Per Hour