ESSA - Instructional Assistant - 2026-27 Four Corners

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-27 school year at Four Corners Elementary School. The role supports a licensed teacher with instructional activities and clerical tasks in a 7-hour day, 188 days per year, in a temporary position with benefits.

The hourly range is $20.72–$26.56, reflecting ESSA guidance and the need to work with Title I funded programs. Interviews may be conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video, and the district

Qualifications

• Supports licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Performs general clerical duties to support daily operations.
• ESSA requirements may apply for Title I funded positions; verification materials may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the prescribed lesson plan under teacher supervision.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment.
• Support student learning through instructional activities and materials.

Skills

Assisting teachers

Classroom support

Clerical duties

Job description

ESSA - Instructional Assistant - 2026-27 Four Corners JobID: 14656

• Position Type:
  Classified- School-Based
  
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
  
• Location:
  FOUR CORNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (235)
  

Instructional Assistant - ESSA

PURPOSE

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

• Type: Classified
• Hours per day: 7.0
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status: Temporary w/ Benefits
• Hourly Range: $20.72 - $26.56
• ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

What is ESSA?

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met. Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schoolsdoes not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, marital status,age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.