Educational Assistant - Life Skills - Heppner Elementary School

Heppner Elementary; Heppner (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS 6%

Sick leave

Vacation days

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Heppner Elementary School in Heppner, Oregon, is seeking an Educational Assistant for Life Skills to support students in daily activities and skill development. The position is full-time, on-site within the Morrow County School District, with a starting date in November 2026.

The role includes collaboration with educators, implementing Life Skills plans, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. Eligible candidates may hold an associate degree or pass the district's Work Keys test,

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year associate degree or pass Work Keys to be considered.
• Food handler card or able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist life skills students under supervision.
• Coordinate with teachers and support staff to implement life skills plans.

Skills

Educational support

Paraprofessional

Education

2-year associate degree

Work Keys test

Job description

Educational Assistant - Life Skills - Heppner Elementary School

Morrow County School District Heppner Elementary - Heppner, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972165
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Description

Morrow County School District has an opening for anEducational Assistant - Life Skills, working with life skills students at Heppner Elementary School in Heppner, Oregon.

This position has an additional, $600/month stipend.

Projected starting date: November 9, 2026.

BENEFITS:

• 6% district paid PERS contribution
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation days
• medical, dental and vision package

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires one of the following: 2 year associate degree or equivalent or be able to take and pass a district approved test - Work Keys to be considered "highly qualified" under federal legislation. Food handler card or able to obtain food handler card as this position may include coverage in the food service department.

Morrow 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, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status, or genetic information in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.

Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $17.58 to $22.72 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barbara Phillips , HR Assistant
• Morrow County School District
• Heppner, Oregon 97836
• Phone: [phone] Ext 2373
• Email: [e-mail]