Educational Assistant - Special Needs III DLC - Lyle Elementary School

DALLAS SD 2; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas School District No. 2 is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant for Special Needs III DLC at Lyle Elementary School in Dallas, Oregon. The role supports students with disabilities and collaborates with teachers to implement instructional programs.

Starting date is immediate, with duties including behavior management, empathy, and providing a safe learning environment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass a local paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma/GED and knowledge of IDEA or ability to acquire.
• Broad written and verbal vocabulary desired.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering instructional programs to students with special needs.
• Support classroom management and positive behavior strategies.
• Communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement accommodations and transitions.

Skills

Empathy

Behavioral management

Verbal and written communication

Reading and safety rules

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Two years related experience

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Needs III DLC - Lyle Elementary School

DALLAS SD 2 Lyle Elementary School - Dallas, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921132

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dallas School District No. 2 is accepting applications for a part-time (5.5-hours a day) Educational Assistanst Special Needs III DLC at Lyle Elementary School.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be over the age of 18 and have a high school diploma/GED, additionally must have knowledge of appropriate provisions of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), or the ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of such provisions.


• A broad written and verbal vocabulary is desired.


• Working knowledge of classroom behavioral management and positive behavior support is desired.


• Ability to deal in an empathetic manner with students who havelearning and/or physical disabilities, and/or social/behavioral problems, and to deliver instructional programs to these students.


• Work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing. Work with students who may exhibit aggressive, assaultive behavior as requiredby specific job assignment.


• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students with emotional needs.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to complete physical requirements of kneeling, bending, reaching, sitting on chair/floor, walking, squatting, crawling, running, quick movements, and climbing stairs; perform physical job tasks. These physical demands may require the employee to move more than 100 pounds.


• Work effectively in a team situation / collaborative problem-solving strategies.


• Experience and/or capability to work with students in a school/community setting with vocational needs for transition age students.


• Work independently in the absence of direct teacher contact, to carry out the instructional program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and maintain confidential information.


• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with students with special needs strongly preferred. These positions require a successful completion of a Local Paraprofessional Assessment in absence of two-years coursework.


• All required and requested skills and attributes are detailed in the Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities.


• Minimum qualifications are detailed in the Job Description Qualifications.


• Link to Job Descriptions:Educational Assistant - Special Needs III DLC Job Description

Dallas School District provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment according to Oregon Revised Statutes. Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain a preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) and/or the most recent annual letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirming veteran status. Documentation must be received in conjunction with the application.

Dallas School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of Dallas School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

EMPLOYMENT:

Upon offer of employment, fingerprints will be required at a cost of $78or you may provide proof of having successfully completed the fingerprint process in another Oregon school district.

Dallas School District reserves the right to extend the closing date, withdraw, or otherwise revise this position.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $22.38 to $29.96 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Debbie Green


• 111 SW ASH ST


• Dallas, Oregon 97338


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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