Educational Assistant II - DLI Program

Chenowith Elementary School; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenowith Elementary School in The Dalles, Oregon, seeks an Educational Assistant II for the Dual Language Immersion program. You will support biliterate English/Spanish learners and assist with instructional activities and classroom management.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with children. The position is full-time, with a standard school day, and involves background checks and drug screening as part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged for this Dual Language Immersion program.

Responsibilities

• Assist within Dual Language Immersion Program.
• Support students with instruction and classroom activities.
• Perform light clerical tasks and maintain records as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic teaching methods

Instructional materials usage

Student management

Office practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

Educational Assistant II - DLI Program

North Wasco County School District 21 Chenowith Elementary School - The Dalles, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Wasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5932714
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Educational Assistant II-Dual Language Immersion Program. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Salary:

$19.32-$22.40 (non-PERS)

$20.55-$23.83 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s: 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.

The individual selected for this position will work within a Dual Language Immersion Program and will be biliterate in English and Spanish. Bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.
• Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students requiring use of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
• Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record-keeping and filing procedures.
• Ability to abide by confidentiality rights of students and parents.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to apply school district rules, regulations, policies and practices in a fair, consistent manner.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Education Act (ESSEA) (minimum72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Applied Mathematics - 4, Workplace Documents - 4, and Business Writing - 3). ASSESSMENT IS OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and patrons.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reading Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and or Licenses:

• Certificates and licenses are not normally required for this position.

Complete Job Descriptions may be obtained at:

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/Domain/51

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederalControlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes, but is not limited to,marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except thosefederallyrecognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Position Type: Full Time 7.50 Hours

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ajay Rundell , Principal
• Chenowith Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]