ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Englewood Elem.

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Englewood Elementary School in Salem, Oregon. The role supports a licensed teacher, helps implement lessons, and assists with a safe, productive learning environment.

The position is temporary, classified, 6 hours per day, 179 days per year, with a pay range of $20.72–$26.56 per hour. ESSA requirements may apply for Title I funding.

Qualifications

• Assist licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment.
• Meet ESSA requirements if Title I funded: proficiency in reading, writing and math.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction under the lesson plan and teacher guidance.
• Perform general clerical duties as needed.
• Monitor and assist students during activities and transitions.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Job description

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ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Englewood Elem. JobID: 14862

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location: ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (145)

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: 6

Number of days per year:179

Status: Temporary

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.

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