Educational Assistant - Special Education - Structured Skills

Educational Assistant – Special Education – Structured Skills Parkrose SD 3 District Wide – Portland, Oregon Job Details Job ID: 5734442 Application Deadline: Open until filled Posted: May 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Rate: $20.84 - $27.42 per hour DOE, plus employer‑paid retirement and generous benefits package; Job Classification L Work Calendar: 177 days; 35 hours per week Deadline to Apply: Open until filled; Applications received by June 5, 2026 will receive first consideration Locations: Russell Elementary School (2 openings), Shaver Elementary School (2 openings) Overview: The job of “Educational Assistant” in the Specialized Classroom, is done for the purpose 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. Responsibilities 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. Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral supports. Implements classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher to support and reinforce classroom instruction. Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g., rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment. Maintains classroom equipment, student files/records to ensure a safe and appropriate learning environment. Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying to support the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials. Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learners that support the planning of lessons; reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) to communicate information to teachers and administration. Other Job Functions Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work. Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel to assist in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementation of students’ supports. Participates in various meetings to share information and improve 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: Rapid paced direct instruction. Knowledge of: The principles of child development and instructional processes. How autism impacts behavior, communication, learning. Abilities 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. Additional Skills to perform: Basic clerical functions. Basic math calculations. Provide for health care needs. 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. Physical Requirements In a 7–hour day: Stand, walk, sit 6–7 hours. Ability to move quickly to redirect highly active and mobile students; physically intervene using approved methodology when needed. Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 100 lbs. after appropriate training and following approved methods. Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists. 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. Qualifications Required: Prior job‑related experience. 1:1 service to youth who experience autism. Multicultural competency. Preferred: Bilingual. Experience working with diverse student populations. 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). Current Oregon Intervention System (or other Oregon‑approved physical management system). First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain. Education: 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 in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available. Reports To Building Principal Salary $20.84 to $27.42 per hour Position Type Part Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Patty Coatney, HR Specialist Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education