2026-2027 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 3.75 hpd. - Centennial Elementary School (NON-BENEFIT ELIGIBLE) (REPOSTED)

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction at Centennial Elementary School for 3.75 hours per day. The position runs 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Monday through Friday while school is in session.

Under supervision of a licensed teacher, you will provide targeted practice, assist with lesson delivery, and support students with behavioral and academic needs. The district notes this role does not include health insurance due to hours.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 72 credits with transcripts.
• High school diploma with ability to assist in reading and mathematics readiness.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR card and pass Safe Schools training modules.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teacher with supplemental practice and reinforcement of skills.
• Collect, sort and correct assignments; record grades.
• Provide 1:1 support and behavior management.
• Maintain discipline in teacher's absence and support safety.

Skills

Behavior management

De-escalation

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 credits / 48 semester units

HS diploma or GED

Reading/writing/mathematics instruction knowledge

Job description

2026-2027 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 3.75 hpd. - Centennial Elementary School (NON-BENEFIT ELIGIBLE) (REPOSTED)

SPRINGFIELD SD 19 CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Springfield, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR

Job Details

Job ID: 5869370

Application Deadline: Oct 04, 2026 7:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $19.62 to $25.82 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range is $19.62 - $25.85 depending on education/experience. This position does not qualify for insurance benefits due to the number of work hours.

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have approximately 10,000 students, over 1,400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support Every Student, Every Day throughout their K-12 education.

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction at Centennial Elementary School for 3.75 hours per day. The daily work schedule for this position is 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Monday-Friday while school is in session.

Essential Functions

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences, including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills.
• Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
• May assist in Health Room by providing first aid.
• Provides direct assistance to teacher/bus/van driver in relation to student management and school/bus/van safety.
• May assist student(s) in a 1:1 setting who need additional academic, social/emotional, or medically fragile supports.
• Completes required District logs, forms, and paperwork as required.
• Provides direct assistance to student’s behavioral, academic and or personal needs.
• Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher/bus/van driver.
• Assists students with behavior management, including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and adherence to school/bus/van behavioral expectations.
• Assists students with special needs and or adaptive equipment.
• Assists students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures.
• Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings.
• Performs setting up and taking down of materials, supplies and furniture to support the behavioral and academic success of students.
• Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid.
• Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Perform duties associated with general record keeping related to the accounting of funds received.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed
• Conduct basic data entry assignments.
• May assist with attendance, attendance monitoring, and attendance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR
• Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-professional certificate program, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and hold a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass Safe Schools training modules as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Related experience in an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; modern office practices and procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; receptionist, telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Skills to: apply student de-escalation strategies in a variety of unique situations and environments; transition smoothly from one task to another, through multiple environments within a school day.

Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA bargaining agreement; greet stakeholders; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; operate maintain and arrange for repair various office/school equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.

Other Notes

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge and a copy of the applicant’s veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans’ preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources , HR
• 640 A Street
• Springfield, Oregon 97477
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]