Educational Assistant-Special Education

Educational Assistant – Special Education

2026-2027 School Year

Location: Russell Elementary School

Rate: $20.49 - $26.97 per hour DOE, PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package; Job Classification K

Work Calendar: 35 hours per week; 174 days (adjusted for furlough days)

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled; Applications received by August 23, will receive 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.

Required:

• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, 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 in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.

Preferred: Bilingual

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: Cover Letter, TalentEd Application, Resume, Two (2) current letters of recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts if available

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising 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 and behavioral skills.
• Implements classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/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 and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, students' files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individuals that supports the planning process. Reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
• Implements and modifies behavioral strategies with students that are consistent with classroom and building behavioral goals.
• Instructs students in groups or individually. Assist the teacher in monitoring and documenting the progress of students in reaching the goals and objectives on each student's Individualized Education Program.

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.
• 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
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to perform:

o Operate standard office equipment

o Basic clerical functions

o Basic math calculations

o Provide for health care needs of students.

o Use English in both written and verbal form

o Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

o Maintain detailed and accurate records

o Operate standard office equipment including MicroSoft computer applications

Knowledge of:

o The principles of child development and instructional processes

Abilities to:

o Understand and address students with special needs

o Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

o Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies

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

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:
• o 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:

o 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