2026-2027 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 6.75 hpd - Thurston Midd[...]

Young World Physical Education

Springfield (OR)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Springfield Public Schools - Thurston Middle School in Springfield, Oregon seeks a part-time Educational Assistant to support behavior and instruction. The role runs Monday–Friday during the school year, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m.

to 3:15 p.m., and involves tutoring, supervision, and clerical support to aid student success. Duties include behavior management, de-escalation, 1:1 assistance, data entry, and collaboration with licensed teachers.

Qualifications

Associates degree or higher (attach diploma) or two years post-secondary with 72 credits (attach transcripts) or high school diploma/GED with demonstrated knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics readiness.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and Safe Schools training as assigned.
Experience or ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and math readiness.
Knowledge of district policies, safety procedures and record-keeping practices.

Responsibilities

Provide supplemental practice and reinforce skills under direct supervision.
Assist with 1:1 or small-group support as needed.
Maintain required district logs and attendance records.
Perform basic data entry and record-keeping tasks.
Support student behavioral, academic and personal needs through supervision and de-escalation.
Assist with health room activities and first aid when needed.

Skills

Behavior management

De-escalation

Student support

Record keeping

First aid

Communication

Education

Associates degree

72 credits post-secondary

GED + para-professional certificate

Reading/writing/mathematics instruction

Tools

Office software

Job description

2026-2027 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 6.75 hpd - Thurston Middle School

SPRINGFIELD SD 19 THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL - Springfield, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR

Job Details

Job ID: 5879188

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range is $18.12 - $23.84 depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan.

This position works Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. while school is in session.

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

This position may provide tutoring, instruction, behavior management through social/emotional support, supervision, and clerical support, and may be required to adapt curriculum and instruction for students whose primary language is other than English. This position may provide support for students with medically fragile needs.

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 aide.
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

Education/Experience

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

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.

An 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 (541) 726-3203.

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.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $18.12 to $23.84 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

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