Educational Assistant II - SPED -PT

JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J - JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL in Madras, Oregon seeks an Educational Assistant II - SPED for part-time hours to support instructors and students. The role focuses on assisting classroom teachers and adapting tasks to student needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of study or an associate degree. Preference for experience with behavior opportunities in K-12 settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of college or an Associate’s degree or a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated by state/local assessment or para-educator program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher or administrator in a supportive capacity.
• Support tasks within the educational environment as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college or Associate’s degree

Job description

Educational Assistant II - SPED -PT

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5857797

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

CLOSING DATE: OpenUntil Filled

START DATE:August 31,2026

HOURS:5.75 hours a day

LOCATION: Jefferson County Middle School

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.

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

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Permanent

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Brent Walsh , Principal


• JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]