Educational Assistant II

Young World Physical Education; Warren (OR); On-site; USD 29,039 - 31,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Scappoose School District seeks an Educational Assistant II for Warren Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time position supports students with special needs under licensed staff and is based at Warren Elementary.

The role includes direct instruction support, classroom management, and implementation of IEP-based strategies. Training for Safety Care and nursing-related tasks is provided; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with autism, ADHD, and emotional support needs.
• Highly Qualified Para-Professional status required.
• Must pass background check and fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct instruction for a classroom of handicapped students under supervision.
• Monitor classroom management, including physical restraint and mobility of students.
• Help devise strategies to meet student needs and IEPs.
• Prepare materials prescribed by a licensed teacher or lesson plan.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans and restraints as needed (Safety Care training provided).
• Provide for physical needs such as toileting, feeding, transporting.
• Assist with Nursing protocols under RN supervision (G-tube, suction, tracheotomy care, catheterization).

Skills

Special needs experience

Background check required

Paraprofessional qualification

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Educational Assistant II

Job Details

Job ID: 5824650

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Warren Elementary - 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.
• Assist 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: Warren Elementary

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

Highly Qualified Status: Educational assistants must be highly qualified since they serve in reading or 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