Educational Assistant II

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAPPOOSE HIGH SCHOOL in Scappoose, Oregon seeks an Educational Assistant II for the 2026-27 school year. This position supports students with special needs in a transitional program, under the direction of licensed staff.

The role requires Highly Qualified Para-Professional status, an associate degree or two years of college, and completion of background checks. The 6.5-hour day is in-school and benefits-eligible; starting salary is $21.08–$22.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special needs including autism, ADHD, and emotional support.
• Paraprofessional/ Highly Qualified status required.
• Background check and fingerprint screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct instruction for a classroom of students with varying needs as directed by staff.
• Support classroom management and assist with handling of student movement and lifting.
• Help devise strategies for meeting student needs, IEP requirements, and program goals.
• Prepare materials as prescribed by teachers or lesson plans.
• Implement behavioral plans and safety protocols as trained.
• Address identified physical needs including toileting, feeding, therapy, and transport.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Para-professional status

Background check clearance

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Educational Assistant II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910078

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Scappoose High School/Transition Program - Educational Assistant II-2026-27 School Year

Position requirements:

Previous experience with students with special needs including Autism, ADHD, and emotional support needs. Highly Qualified Para-Professional status required. Successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass a background check and fingerprint screening.

Position responsibilities include:

• Assist in direct instruction for a classroom of moderately, severely, and/or multiple handicapped students as directed by professional staff. Implement related service activities designed for students under the direction of related service staff assigned to the classroom.
• Assists in monitoring classroom management, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting, and carrying of students
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for meeting student needs, IEP’s and program expectations
• Prepare materials prescribed by a licensed teacher, IEP requirements, or lesson plan
• Implement behavioral intervention plans and protocols that may include physical restraint (Safety Care training would be provided to new hires)
• Provide for the identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, therapy, transporting, and other related needs
• Implement Nursing protocols under the supervision of a Registered Nurse which may include G-Tube feeding, suction, tracheotomy care, and catheterization

Current Location: Scappoose High School/Transition Program

Salary: $21.08-22.70*

Initial salary placement is at Step 1. After the probationary period, upon verification of previous experience relevant to the classification posted (new employee to the district only), placement may be increased up to Step 4.

Calendar: 6.5hours per day, student days only. The position is benefits-eligible.

Highly Qualified Status: Educational assistants must be highly qualified since they serve in readingor special education programs.Our 6.5-hour-per-day Educational Assistant II's work with special education students but may also have some limited supervisory duties.

To meet the federal highly qualified requirements, candidates must have an Associate's degree or higher, or have at least two years of college, or pass the paraprofessional assessment (parapro test) within the probationary period. The parapro test is offered monthly by the district and is a test in three subjects, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Scappoose School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans must submit DD Form 214 or 215 to establish veterans’ preference eligibility. See policy GBA-AR for details.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $21.08 to $22.70 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required