Educational Assistant II

Young World Physical Education; Scappoose (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible

6.5-hour workday

Job summary

SCAPPOOSE SD 1J OTTO H PETERSEN ELEM SCHOOL in Scappoose, Oregon seeks Educational Assistant II for the 2026-27 school year. Two positions are available supporting students with special needs under licensed teachers.

Starting at $21.08–$22.70 per hour, with placement up to higher steps after probation; 6.5-hour days on student calendar; benefits-eligible. Paraprofessional status required and background/fingerprint checks. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special needs including Autism, ADHD, and emotional support.
• Highly Qualified Para-Professional status required.
• Background check and fingerprint screening completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct instruction for classrooms with handicapped students as directed.
• Monitor classroom management including physical restraint and movement as needed.
• Assist in devising strategies for meeting IEPs and program expectations.
• Prepare materials prescribed by licensed teachers or lesson plans.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans and safety protocols.
• Attend to physical needs of students including toileting, feeding, and transport.
• Support nursing procedures under RN supervision, including basic care.

Skills

Special needs experience

Paraprofessional status

Background check clearance

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college

Paraprofessional assessment (Parapro test)

Job description

Educational Assistant II

SCAPPOOSE SD 1J OTTO H PETERSEN ELEM SCHOOL - Scappoose, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in SCAPPOOSE SD 1J

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Otto Petersen Elementary- Educational Assistant II-2026-27 School Year

2 positions available

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: Otto Petersen Elementary ( probable travel to St. Helens SD)

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 Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant