Educational Assistant I - P/T Intern - 2 Positions

WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 25,747 - 32,456; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Sick days

PERS Contribution paid by employer

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Educational Assistant I for a part-time internship aimed at future educators. This role involves supporting licensed educators and assisting in various educational tasks. Candidates should be enrolled in a K-8 teacher education program and be a native language speaker. The compensation ranges from $18.69 to $23.56 per hour. Apply now to make a difference in a local K-8 education setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Standards of moral character as required of teachers.
• Experience in K-12 school district is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity.
• Help in various support tasks within the educational environment.
• Function under the direction of licensed educators.

Skills

Enrolled in a K-8 teacher education program

Native language speaker

Experience as educational assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of study at institution of higher education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Educational Assistant I - P/T Intern - 2 Positions

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY - Warm Springs, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 4906773

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 05, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 15, 2025

Job Description

POSITION: Educational Assistant I P/T - Internship for Future Educator (Sponsored by CTWS Grow Your Own grant)

START DATE: September 15, 2025

LOCATION: Warm Springs K-8 Academy

HOURS: 5.75 hours a day

MUST BE: Enrolled in a K-8 teacher education program, and Native Language program.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares For Each Other * Our District Get Better Everyday

POSITION SUMMARY

The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

JOB SCOPE

This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005);
• Native language speaker

Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule:$18.69 - $23.56 per hour (Sponsored by CTWS Grow Your Own grant)
• Work days:180 (10 month)
• Personal days, Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application which requires including a letter of interest and current resume.

Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. The $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.

Visit our website at: https://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Lonnie Henderson, Principal
• WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]