2026-27 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 6.0 hpd. - Centennial Elem[...]

Springfield SD 19; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Oregon, seeks an Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction for Centennial Elementary. The role runs 8:30 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., school days only, ~183 days, at 6.0 hours per day, with a competitive hourly salary and generous benefits. The position supports teachers with instructional tasks, behavior management, 1:1 or small group support, and occasional clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in educational settings with behavior and instruction.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners and languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to meet academic and behavioral goals.
• Maintain records and assist with attendance and clerical tasks.
• Provide safety and first aid as needed and support health room tasks.

Skills

Behavior management

Student support

Record keeping

Education

Education/Experience requirements

Job description

2026-27 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 6.0 hpd. - Centennial Elementary School

2026-27 Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction - Part-Time - 6.0 hpd. - Centennial Elementary School

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: 5900775
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range is $19.62 - $25.82 depending on education/experience plus a generousbenefit plan .

This position works daily 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. while school is in session (183 school days).

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 Special Educational Assistant - Behavior & Instruction atCentennial Elementary School.

To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision ofEvery 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.

This position provides a variety of tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a school setting. The position may facilitate the smooth operation of the educational program in one or more classes by attending to details which assist the teacher and student(s). 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. This position works with students in 1:1, small group, general education and special education settings. This is a variable hour position currently assigned 6 hours.

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

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(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 Affine 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 dischargeORa 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 dischargeANDa 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]