Educational Assistant-Behavior Classroom (SPED) (2 positions)

Oakridge Junior Senior High School; Oakridge (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge Junior Senior High School in Oakridge, Oregon is seeking two Educational Assistants for the Behavior Classroom (SPED). The role involves supervising and supporting students with strong behavior challenges in individual and small-group settings, especially in reading, writing and math, with emphasis on behavior management and communication.

The position requires a high school diploma, background check, and passing a district proficiency test.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent general education diploma.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Must pass background check.
• Must take and pass District-provided Proficiency Test (reading, writing, and arithmetic).

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision of students in the Behavior Classroom.
• Assist students in reading, writing, and mathematics in individual and small group settings.
• Maintain behavior management and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Assist with supervision during transportation and other duties to support the education program.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Behavior management

Communication skills

Experience with SPED students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Educational Assistant-Behavior Classroom (SPED) (2 positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5533930
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Oakridge School District No. 76

76499 Rose Street

Oakridge, OR 97463

In-District Vacancy Posting 27-04

Position Summary: Educational Assistant - Behavior Classroom (SPED) (2 positions)

Hours Scheduled: 7.50 hours per day

Approximate Start Date: 8/31/2026

Rate of Pay (2026-2027 Salary Schedule):

Step 1 - $17.19

Step 7 - $20.48

This position works under the direct supervision of the Special Education Director and Behavior Classroom-Special Education Teacher. The Educational Assistant (EA) provides support and supervision of students. The EA must have strong organisaitonal skills. This position requires student behavior management and excellent communication with students, staff, and parents. Helping students develop reading/writing/and mathematic skills and other academic areas, in individual and small group settings, may also be reqauired. The position involves the assignement of other duties as required in order to provide an educaiton program for students, including supervision during transportation. This EA position requries significant contact with students who have severe social behavior, as well as, academically challenged students. Strong personal, academic and motivaitonal skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and is expected to have the ability to help school staff establish and maintain a positive climate of learning. This position requires excellent superivsion and student behavior management skills. Experience working with special needs students and small groups is desired.

• High school diploma or equivalent general education diploma
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Spell correctly and proper usage of the English language.
• Prior experience in working with school-age children preferred.
• Must pass background check.
• Must take and pass District-provided Proficiency Test (reading, writing, and arithmetic).

Physical Requirements:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Sitting for extended periods of time;
• Dexterity of hands and fingers;
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
• Occasional lifting of approximately 40 – 70 pounds;
• Intermittent bending, twisting, squatting kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, reaching; and
• Standing, walking, or running short distances throughout the day.

Salary and Terms of Employment:

The salary and terms of employment are established by Oakridge School District in agreement with conditions set forth in the contract with Oregon School Employees Association, Chapter 46 and School Board Policy.

Oakridge School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position held or desired. Oakridge School District does not discriminate on the basis of gender in admission to or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or to the Office of Civil Rights. Designated Title IX Coordinator: Joseph Brissette, Oakridge School District, 47997 W. 1st Street, Oakridge, OR 97463 or call at [phone]. Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688). The Oakridge School District provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries enforces public employer compliance with veterans preference requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Post: 8/19/2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.19 to $20.48 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Cathryn Korth , Human Resources-Board Secretary
• Oakridge School District
• Phone: [phone] Ext 375
• Email: [e-mail]

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