Educational Assistant III - Part-Time (Special Edusation)

Central Point School District 6; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

COLA pay increase

Annual step pay increase

8 paid holidays

10 paid sick leave days per year

2 paid personal leave days per year

5 paid bereavement leave days per year

Section 125/403B match

Tax-sheltered annuity employer match

EAP

OPERS retirement contributions

Job summary

Central Point School District 6 is seeking an Educational Assistant III for part-time support in Special Education. The aide assists teachers, leads small groups, and provides intensive support for students with special needs, including life skills and behavior management.

The role reports to the principal or assistant principal and works under district guidelines, with opportunities for training and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a general knowledge of English language arts and mathematics.
• Must complete student restraint training within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life-skills practice and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering and catheterizing, and the implementation of medical protocols.

Skills

English language arts knowledge

Mathematics knowledge

Reading and writing in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 2 years post-high school

District reading/writing/math assessment passing

Job description

Educational Assistant III - Part-Time (Special Edusation) JobID: 2837

• Position Type: Special Education/ Educational Assistant III/Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: District-Wide
• Date Available: TBD

POSITION:

Educational Assistant III - Part-Time (Special Education), this position supports 504 and behavior students with regular classroom integration

HOURS: 5.75 hours per day

BUILDING: District-Wide

CALENDAR: 184 days per year (August - June)

• COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
• $18.80 - $22.60, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• $80.17 per month toward either: Section 125 or 403B (if employee elects to enroll in either a Section 125 or 403B, the district will match an additional $40. per month)
• $60. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35. per month
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System

Educational Assistant III

Purpose: The Educational Assistant III assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the Teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Education Assistant III also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands-on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

Indirectly Reports to: Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary

Nature of Work: The Educational Assistant III performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. The nature of the work follows established classroom procedures, school procedures and District, state, and federal regulations.

Supervision Received: Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.

Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision exercised.

Interface: Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students.

Special Responsibilities: As the primary support person for special needs students, the Educational Assistant III provides assistance to students with a range of critical functions, including toileting, feeding and implementing any necessary medical protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. (This provision may be waived by the school district.)
• Must have one of the following:
  • an Associate degree from an accredited institution.
  • evidence of completion of two years of post-high school study.
  • a passing score on the District's assessment of reading, writing and math skills.
• Must possess a general knowledge of English language arts and mathematics.
• Must complete student restraint training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to participate in training and receive additional certification (e.g. CPI, First Aid, epipen, etc.)
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life‑skills practice and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering and catheterizing, as well as the implementation of any necessary medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises special needs students in various non‑classroom settings, including lunch, music, physical education, library and recess.
• Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods of time.
• Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
• Presents teacher-designed subject matter to students through a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion and supervised individual and group skill development and reinforcement.
• Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
• Assists in proctoring student assessments and maintenance of student records, including attendance, progress and grades. Assists Teacher in measuring student-produced work products against clear rubrics or answer keys.
• Supervises various student gathering points, including playgrounds, cafeteria, bus