Behavior & Instruction Assistant: Student Success Support

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant - Behavior and Instruction at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. The role supports teachers and students with instructional tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional support across learning environments.

The position emphasizes tutoring, 1:1 and small group assistance, and may involve curriculum adaptation for English language learners and students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR
• Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units; OR
• High school diploma or GED AND meet a formal assessment/para-professional certificate demonstrating reading/writing/mathematics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and instructional support to teachers and students in one or more classes.
• Assist with behavior management, including social/emotional support and de-escalation.
• Supervise students and provide 1:1 or small group support as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks, attendance monitoring, and record keeping.
• Adapt curriculum/instruction for English language learners and students with special needs.
• Assist in health room duties and basic first aid if needed.
• Support student data collection, grading, and progress tracking.

Skills

Behavior management

De-escalation

Student support

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years post-secondary with 72 credits

High School diploma or GED + qualifying credential

Job description

Springfield Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant - Behavior and Instruction at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. The role supports teachers and students with instructional tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional support across learning environments.

The position emphasizes tutoring, 1:1 and small group assistance, and may involve curriculum adaptation for English language learners and students with special needs.