2026-2027 Educational Assistant - SPARK Club After School Program - Part-Time - 2.5 hpd. (3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) - Hamlin Middle School

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

Job summary

HAMLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL in Springfield, Oregon, invites applications for the Educational Assistant role in the SPARK Club After School Program. This part-time position runs 2.5 hours daily from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The successful candidate will support students during transitions, assist teachers, and provide language support, with qualifications including an associate degree or higher or equivalent education and First Aid/CPR readiness.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma).
• Two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts).
• High school diploma or GED AND meet a rigorous standard through state/local assessment or para-professional certificate program in reading/writing and math readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students transitioning from their regular classes to the after-school program.
• Assisting community partners during recreation time.
• Assisting teachers during instruction.
• Assisting during dinner time.
• Providing language support to students.

Skills

Student support

Language support

De-escalation

Transition management

Education

Associates degree or higher

72 credit hours / 48 semester units

GED + reading/writing readiness

Job description

2026-2027 Educational Assistant - SPARK Club After School Program - Part-Time - 2.5 hpd. (3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) - Hamlin Middle School

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

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR

Job Details

Job ID: 5924623
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range is $19.62 - $25.82 depending on education/experience. This position is not eligible for insurance benefits.

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 forthe position of Educational Assistant for the SPARK Club After School Program at Hamlin Middle School.

To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day:

• A belief that every student can and will learn;
• The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
• The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments;
• A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community.

The individual in this position will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting students transitionining from their regular classes to the after-school program;
• Assisting community partners during recreation time;
• Assisting teachers during instruction;
• Assisting during dinner time;
• Providing language support to students.

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.
• Spanish bilingual/biliterate.

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.

An Affir

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 dischargeOR 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 dischargeAND 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: $19.62 to $25.82 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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