ESSA - Instructional Assistant - 2026-27 - Leslie

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

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Benefits included

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant - ESSA to support licensed teachers and help implement lesson plans in classrooms at the district level.

The role includes assisting with student activities, maintaining a safe environment, and performing general clerical duties as part of a temporary position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must meet ESSA reading, writing and math proficiency requirements.
• Must attach transcripts or test results as part of application.
• Position is temporary with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program for students.
• Assist in providing a safe, healthy environment for students.
• perform general clerical duties.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Job description

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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: 3.50
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.

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 Schools does 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.

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