Empowering Special Education Paraeducator

Russell Elementary School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Russell Elementary School in Portland, Oregon seeks an Educational Assistant for Special Education to support students and teachers during the 2026-2027 school year. The role is part-time, 35 hours/week over 174 days, with an hourly rate of $20.49–$26.97 DOE and benefits including retirement.

Starting immediately, the position requires two years of postsecondary study or an equivalent assessment, with bilingualism preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years postsecondary study or an associate's degree.
• Passing score on a state/local assessment for reading, writing and mathematics when available.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and medical protocols to provide emergency care.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities.
• Assists teachers with lesson plans and student skills.
• Implements classroom work/homework to support objectives.
• Monitors students for a safe learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment and student files.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Health care support

Office equipment

English language skills

Basic math

Education

Two years postsecondary study

Associate's degree or higher

State/local assessment passing score

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Word

Job description

Russell Elementary School in Portland, Oregon seeks an Educational Assistant for Special Education to support students and teachers during the 2026-2027 school year. The role is part-time, 35 hours/week over 174 days, with an hourly rate of $20.49–$26.97 DOE and benefits including retirement.

Starting immediately, the position requires two years of postsecondary study or an equivalent assessment, with bilingualism preferred.