BEST After School Program Educational Assistant (Pool)

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J is seeking Educational Assistants for the BEST program to support students in small groups and assist teachers with instructional activities. The role includes clerical duties, attendance tasks, and tutoring to reinforce learning objectives.

Positions follow a part-time schedule on the CL-STU attendance days, with hours typically 2:30–5:30 or 3:00–6:00, Monday through Friday, depending on location. Applicants must show HQ documentation and pass fingerprint requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary study (72 credit hours or 48 semester units) required.
• Associate degree or higher required or preferred.
• HQ status demonstrated by formal assessment or tests must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lesson preparation and provide instructional support.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Monitor student behavior and progress; record grades and outcomes.
• Maintain attendance records and classroom materials.
• Prepare and disseminate instructional materials and newsletters.

Skills

Lead groups

Instructional management

Office technology

Word processing

Differentiation for diverse students

Collaborating with staff/community

Education

Two years post-secondary study or 72 credits

Associate degree or higher

HQ knowledge demonstrated via assessment

Tools

Office equipment

Word processing software

Computer systems

Fax/ copier/ printing devices

Job description

This is a pool for the 2026-2027 school year.

Hiring into this position is normally part-time 3.25 hour/0.40625 FTE per day position working on the CL-STU (Student Attendance days) schedule, Mon-Fri.

Minimum Requirements for the position require you to meet Highly Qualified status, as defined by the state of Oregon, ORS 581-037-0006. You are required to attach documentation to your application to show you meet the Highly Qualified requirement.For details about requirements for Highly Qualified, please see the Minimum Requirements below. Incomplete applications may not be processed.

Documentation for Highly Qualified status:

• 1. Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester units and attach transcripts with your name displayed.
• 2. Obtaining an associate's or higher degree (attach college diploma).
• 3. Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (attach test scores).

Educational Assistants in the BEST program support students in small academic groups, supervise small group activities and may provide a variety of enrichment activities to students in the program. Hours are Monday - Friday 2:30-5:30 or 3:00-6:00 depending on the location, with an hour earlier start time on Wednesdays.

1. Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a classroom setting.
2. The position facilitates the smooth operation of the educational program in one or more classes by attending to details which free the teacher to develop a comprehensive lesson schedule. Aids in preserving the unity of classroom advancement by tutoring students who have difficulty comprehending or who are in need of emphasis on specific aspects of the instructional program. Prepares, disseminates, collects, processes and stores or redistributes instructional materials used in class.
3. The position in some instances may be required to adapt curriculum to students who understand and speak little English.

Essential Functions:

1. Confer with teacher and assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests.
2. Monitor and supervise students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record students progress and behavior.
3. Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
4. Tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary; assign extra work for quick learners and assist in remediation and completion of assignments by slow-learning students.
5. Prepare lessons and instruct students on specific topics such as: teaching them how to write their names, then numbers, then the letters of the alphabet and eventually words and sentences; correct posture when writing, best positioning of pencil and paper and correct formation of each letter and number.
6. May prepare spelling, capitalization and punctuation lessons appropriate to level of instruction, review coverage of materials and administer tests. May assemble testing materials and administer CTBS and other standardized tests to class.
7. Compose and format homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher.
8. Prepare classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., fax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
9. Assist in the preparation, typing and layout of such documents as the school newspaper, minutes for staff meetings and parent newsletters.
10. Assist in the health room when the nurse is absent by bandaging minor scrapes, bumps and bruises, handing out ice packs, or attending to more serious injuries while a nurse or doctor is called.
11. Supervise lunchroom, classroom, hallways, and recess yards so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage well-mannered activity.
12. Maintain an inventory of supplies for teacher; complete purchase orders for additional materials and stock shelves with new supplies.
13. May perform tasks specific to the attendance and registration of students such as roll call, parent contact of absent students, and weekly mailing of attendance roster to Data Processing Department.
14. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Ability to work with and lead students in group and individual activities.
2. Instructional and behavioral management skills.
3. Ability to use current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.)
4. Ability to use or learn to use computers and word processing software.
5. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
6. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

To demonstrate Highly Qualified status as required by ORS 581-037-0005, you will be required to attach documentation to your application to show:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• Obtaining an associates or higher degree (attach diploma); OR
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (attach test scores).
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Required documents for this posting are:

• Highly Qualified (HQ) Documentation as per Minimum Qualifications above.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Aff…?

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity 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 the HR Department at [phone].

It is the District's 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 applicants 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 to the District at the time of application submission.

• 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.
• A copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs stating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
• 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.
• 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).
• A certificate of achievements of a veteran's education, employment, training, or voluntary work (if required).
• A letter indicating the appellant has received a pension from the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department.