Education Assistant

Harrah Elementary School; Harrah (WA); On-site; USD 65,072,000 - 75,302,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Adams School District 209 Harrah Elementary School in Harrah, Washington is seeking an Education Assistant to support classroom instruction and individual/small-group work. The role includes clerical support, coordinating with teachers, and assisting with instructional programs.

Requires basic math, written procedures, and strong communication skills; employment starts immediately with duties across various learning environments to ensure a safe, supportive classroom.

Qualifications

• Operate standard office equipment and use relevant software.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Understand basic math, written procedures and clear instructions.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and set priorities in a busy classroom.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Administer assignments and provide make-up work support.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with tasks.
• Communicate progress and IEP-related information with teachers/parents.
• Maintain classroom equipment, records and safety; support learning environment.
• Monitor students in multiple settings to ensure safety and engagement.

Skills

Office equipment operation

Record keeping

Communication with diverse groups

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Community college / vocational school degree

Job description

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Education Assistant

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This job is also posted in Mount Adams School District 209

Job Details

Job ID: 5910895
Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose

The job of Educationl Assistant - Classroom is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Attend required trainings outside regular contracted work at the employee's current rate of pay.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi- step written and oralinstructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and

learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

ETS Test AA or Equivalent Credits

Post Offer Physical Exam

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt Education Assistant

Benefits:PSE Classified Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22.71 to $26.28 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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