26-27 Cottage Grove High School, Educational Assistant (7.5 hours)

South Lane School District; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lane School District's Cottage Grove High School is seeking an Educational Assistant / SPED Office Manager for the 2026-2027 school year. The 7.5 hour/day position supports students with educational needs in classrooms and around campus, emphasizing organization, collaboration and strong communication.

Under supervision of the building administrator and staff, duties include one-on-one support, reading/writing and math skill development, and behavior management.

Qualifications

• The ability to help school staff establish and maintain a positive climate of learning.
• Excellent student behavior management skills.
• Superior communication skills.
• Experience and skills in reading/writing and math instruction.
• Experience working with special needs students and small groups is desired

Responsibilities

• One-on-one support for a community classroom student.
• Help students develop reading, writing and math skills in classroom and social/behavioral settings.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Special needs experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

26-27 Cottage Grove High School, Educational Assistant (7.5 hours)

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This job is also posted in South Lane School District 45J

Job Details

Job ID: 5894341
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2025

Job Description

Educational Assistant / SPED Office Manager

Cottage Grove High School

7.5 hour/day

2026-2027 School Year

Cottage Grove High School is seeking an educational assistant/SPED office manager to help students with educational needs in classrooms and around campus. This EA should place a high priority on being highly organized, relational, have high expectations, appreciate collaboration and be an important part of the education of students.

Under the supervision of the building administrator and teaching staff, the duties for this educational assistant provides could range in duties such as:

• support and supervision for a community classroom student on a one-on-one basis
• Helping students develop reading/writing/and mathematic skills in classroom and social/behavioral support in community settings.

This position requires strong student behavior management and excellent communication with students, staff, and parents. The educational assistant must have strong skills in the areas of reading, writing and math. The position may require the assignment of other duties as required in order to provide an education program for students. This position is temporary and dependent on student need.

Qualifications

• The ability to help school staff establish and maintain a positive climate of learning
• Excellent student behavior management skills
• Superior communication skills
• Experience and skills in reading/writing and math instruction
• Experience working with special needs students and small groups is desire

An ideal candidate would also embody the mission, vision and collective commitments of CGHS and its staff:

CGHS Mission: We are ALL about learning at high levels to ensure our students succeed after high school.

CGHS Vision: Students & Staff at CGHS learn together to:

• Authentically take risks to own the learning experience
• Cultivate and create a sense of belonging and safe environment for EACH individual
• Make relevant connections between learning & life
• Prepare to meet the needs of our ever-changing world

CGHS Collective Commitments: in order to fulfill our fundamental purpose and become the school we describe in our vision statement, each member of the staff commits to the following

• I will be a positive, contributing member of my collaborative team.
• I will teach the essential standards of our agreed-upon curriculum unit by unit.
• I will monitor each student’s learning on an ongoing basis through classroom and team-developed formative assessments.
• I will use evidence of student learning to inform and improve my practice and to better meet the needs of each student.
• I will work with my colleagues to achieve our SMART goals.
• I will seek out best practices to support student learning.
• I will keep parents informed of the progress of their children.
• I will commit to culturally responsive practices, building relationships, and increasing equity.

Salary

Salary will be determined by experience and education, based on 2026-2027 salary schedule.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at [phone] for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at [phone]

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.71 to $24.41 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Chris Wells , Assistant Principal
• Cottage Grove High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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