Educational Assistant IV - SPED Assistant(s) (Temporary 25-26 SY)

North Wasco County School District; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wasco County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant IV-SPED to support students in Resource and SPED classrooms in The Dalles, Oregon. The role focuses on supervising students, delivering instructional support, and maintaining confidentiality in a collaborative district setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, ESSEA eligibility or equivalent qualifications, and be able to work with diverse learners in a fast-paced educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ESSEA requirements: 72 quarter hours or passing Work Keys test in Applied Mathematics, Workplace Documents, and Business Writing.
• Ability to supervise students and use empathetic/disciplinarian approaches.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in different situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in various settings (Resource and SPED rooms).
• Instruct a wide variety of students in different situations.
• Demonstrate understanding of child development and group management.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper record-keeping.

Education

High school diploma or GED

ESSEA requirements (72 quarter hours or Work Keys)

Job description

Educational Assistant IV - SPED Assistant(s)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5172245 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Apr 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 IV-SPED Assistants-Multiple Positions in both our Resource and SLC rooms. 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.”

The Gorge Lifestyle:

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

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

SALARY:

$18.81-$21.81 (Non-PERS eligible)

$20.01-$23.20 (PERS eligible)

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.

• 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 understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels,
• Ability to pass and physically demonstrate" the physical restraint of students under the Oregon State Restraint and CPI Guidelines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful 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) (minimum 72 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 the Federal Controlled 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 those federally recognized 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.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national orethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran’s status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Position Type: Full Time 7.50 Hours

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Hampton , Director
• Special Education Department
• Email: [e-mail]

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