Educational Assistant II - SPED

WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY

Warm Springs (OR)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
Long term disability
Personal days
Sick days
Pension contributions

Job summary

WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY in Warm Springs, OR is seeking an Educational Assistant II for SPED to support teachers and students in a dynamic classroom. The role involves assisting with instruction, behavior management, and daily classroom tasks in a school with a strong focus on student growth.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old, and the ability to meet district standards. Preferred candidates have 1–2 years in a K-12 setting and some college coursework.

Qualifications

  • Educational Assistants must have:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years old; good moral character as required of teachers.
  • Completed two years of college or an Associate's degree; or meet rigorous standard and demonstrate through state/local assessment or para-educator program.
  • 1-2 years experience as an Educational Assistant in a K-12 district; some college coursework.

Responsibilities

  • Assist teacher or administrator in a supportive capacity.
  • Adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

Skills

Educational support
Special education experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree or higher
Para-educator certificate program awareness

Job description

Educational Assistant II - SPED

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY - Warm Springs, Oregon Open in Google Maps


This job is also posted in JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J


Job Details

Job ID: 5880562


Application Deadline: Posted until filled


Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)


Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026


Job Description

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED


DESIRED START DATE: August 31, 2026


HOURS: 7.0 hours a day


LOCATION: Warm Springs K-8 Academy


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)


  • 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.


COMPENSATION


  • Wage Schedule:$19.61 - 25.10/hour

  • Work days:180

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)

  • Personal days, Sick days

  • JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution


Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Position Type: Permanent


Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA


Contact Information


  • Lonnie Henderson , Principal

  • WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY

  • Phone: 541-553-1128

  • Email: lhenderson@509j.net

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