Elementary Behavior Support Assistant (Part-Time)

OAK HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOL; Sweet Home (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Heights Elementary School in Sweet Home, Oregon is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant for 6.5 hours per day as part of the 2026/27 staffing. The role supports an elementary classroom and works under a certified instructor to assist students with learning and behavior needs, including test administration and materials management.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and either an associate degree or at least 48 semester hours (or a state-equivalent demonstration of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for working with special students.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Alternatives to qualifications acceptable to the board

Responsibilities

• Maintains cooperative relationships with staff, students, and the public.
• Supports adherence to district, state, and federal laws, policies and regulations.
• Assists the instructor with classroom prep and materials distribution.
• Helps students learn under supervision and with prepared materials.
• Assists with non-instructional activities and supports students needing attention.
• Supervises tests, grades assignments, and records grades.
• Types materials for classroom use.
• Maintains attendance, instructional data, and grades.
• Supervises student discipline under a certified employee.
• Uses teaching techniques for students with learning difficulties.
• Completes other duties assigned by the principal or teacher.

Skills

Interest in special education

Judgment and diplomacy

Ability to work with students

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or 72+ credit hours

Job description

Oak Heights Elementary School in Sweet Home, Oregon is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant for 6.5 hours per day as part of the 2026/27 staffing. The role supports an elementary classroom and works under a certified instructor to assist students with learning and behavior needs, including test administration and materials management.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and either an associate degree or at least 48 semester hours (or a state-equivalent demonstration of