Educational Assistant II - SPED

Young World Physical Education; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Middle School in Madras, Oregon, is seeking an Educational Assistant II for SPED to support classroom teachers and administration. The role involves flexible tasks within the educational setting to help students succeed.

Starting date is August 31, 2026, with a wage schedule of $20.20–$25.86 per hour, 7.5 hours per day over 180 workdays. This permanent position includes retirement contributions and a dedicated support environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or an Associate’s degree, or para-educator certification knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity.
• Support a variety of tasks within the educational environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of study at higher education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Educational Assistant II - SPED

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - Madras, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

Job Details

Job ID: 5886940

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

CLOSING DATE: OpenUntil Filled

START DATE: August 31,2026
HOURS: 7.5 hours a day

LOCATION: Jefferson County Middle School

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 Gets 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.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

All educational assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

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

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.
• Experience working with students with behavior opportunities

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule:$20.20 -$25.86
• Work days:180
• Personal days, Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Position Type: Permanent

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brent Walsh , Principal
• JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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